SSTI News: U.S. receives “F” for safe pedestrian designs and policies
This week we look at FDOT’s plans to improve pedestrian conditions, distracted driving, congestion pricing, and more.
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What we learned about Complete Streets implementation from Safe Streets Academy applications
As the first-ever Safe Streets Academy prepares for launch next month, the quality and number of applications that were submitted offered a deeply informative look into the challenges to Complete Streets implementation that jurisdictions across the country currently face. The National Complete Streets Coalition decided to put that information to use by creating an infographic that summarizes some of the most pressing challenges.
Learn about TOD opportunities along Albuquerque’s historic Route 66
LOCUS’ next webinar, Transit-Oriented Development Opportunities in Albuquerque, will take place on Thursday, October 19th from 1:00-2:00 PM EDT. We’re excited to bring together developers and investors from across the country to discuss transit-oriented development opportunities along Albuquerque’s historic main street, Central Avenue.
Watch the recorded webinar on development opportunities in Greensboro, NC
Thank you to everyone who joined LOCUS for a live discussion of Development Opportunities in Greensboro, NC on Thursday, October 5, 2017. In case you missed the live event, you can read the event summary and watch the recorded version here.
Complete Streets Consortium Series: recapping the Chattanooga, TN workshop
The Complete Streets Consortium Series works with three jurisdictions across the same state to improve inter-agency collaboration, create a peer-learning network, and identify strategies to overcome common barriers to Complete Streets implementation. Last month, we held the first of three workshops in the series in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Check out the visual recap below:
Smart Growth America President & CEO to step down after 10 fruitful years
We announce with both sadness and gratitude that after 10 years serving as the head of Smart Growth America (SGA), President and CEO Geoff Anderson will be stepping down from his post in January 2018 to pursue other endeavors, leaving the organization well-positioned to continue its successful work as the only national organization dedicated to … Continued
Complete Streets and Vision Zero: Engineering for Safe Streets
For more than 13 years, the National Complete Streets Coalition has believed that better engineering and design have the greatest influence on safety for all users of all abilities. Today, the Coalition is officially endorsing Vision Zero because we believe that it represents an important complement to safe street design.
SSTI News: Florida DOT hits milestone in context-based street design
This week we look at context-based street design, GHG measures, real-time travel information, and more.
New director brings a wealth of experience to Transportation for America
After a nationwide search, Transportation for America is delighted to announce the hiring of Kevin F. Thompson as Director of Transportation for America (T4America), the signature transportation initiative of Smart Growth America.
Introducing Arts, Culture and Transportation: A Creative Placemaking Field Scan
Released today by Transportation for America in partnership with ArtPlace America, this new resource identifies ways that transportation professionals can integrate artists to deliver transportation projects more smoothly, improve safety, and build community support.