Scooters, dockless bikes, and other “micromobility” devices are rapidly growing in popularity while cities race to keep up with the changing mobility environment. The Shared Micromobility Playbook from Transportation for America offers specific policy ideas for harnessing these new transportation options while addressing safety, equity, and operational challenges. “Cities will need to create adaptive, yet consistent, processes that … Continued
Full of concrete and practical guidelines, the National Association of County Transportation Officials (NACTO) has created a variety of Design Guides with cutting-edge best practices for urban streets. Topics range from immediate safety improvements to remaining flexible as autonomous vehicles become more common. Broad principles as well as engineering specs are included in the following … Continued
With a unique and modular format, Designing Policy: The Game allows leaders and community members to start conversations about shaping the built environment. This tool from Enterprise Community Partners serves as a “virtual tip jar” to spark a dialogue about a design project or challenge of your choosing. View Designing Policy: The Game >> … Continued
The National Complete Streets Coalition, a program of Smart Growth America, empowers local decision makers to design streets that better serve the people who use them. “Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and … Continued
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