Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High
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"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Pedestrian Infrastructure
Urban Design Forum Envisions Street-Based ‘Platform’ for a ‘Thriving City’
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The group's new report, "Streets Ahead," articulates goals that won't be controversial for Streetsblog readers, but may sound new to New Yorkers who think of streets only as repositories for free car storage.
Brooklyn Pols: Fix Grand Army Plaza and Make it Safer
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The letter by Council Members Crystal Hudson and Shahana Hanif said the DOT needs to build on work it has already done.
Why ‘Walkability’ Scores Don’t Truly Assess How Pedestrian-Friendly a City Is
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Standard walkability metrics aren't factoring in all the reasons why residents can't or won't travel by foot, a new analysis suggests— and cities need to think beyond the sidewalk, particularly in neighborhoods of color that face the steepest barriers.
Manhattan Pol Revives Bike, Pedestrian ‘Mayor’ Idea as Key to Streets Master Plan
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Another attempt to get a City Hall office devoted to active transportation.
Design Trust Releases Public Space Management ‘Toolkit’
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Group seeks to smooth way for small-fry community and business organizations in 'placemaking' efforts.