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Why We Can’t Afford to Ignore the Needs of Non-Drivers With Disabilities
People with disabilities who don't drive are being left behind by accessibility efforts that ignore their unique and diverse needs — and centering them in city-building efforts can carry benefits for everyone, a new study argues.
August 30, 2021
OPINION: Streetside Dining Is the Future — And Here’s How To Do It Right
August 10, 2021
Why City Sidewalks Still Miss the ADA Mark
People with mobility challenges in Baltimore, Md. are celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act this week by filing a lawsuit demanding their city actually follow the historic law — and communities across the country could be the target of similar lawsuits soon.
July 28, 2021
OPINION: Sorting Out Space for Pedestrians and Cyclists
July 16, 2021
New Traffic Model Predicts How New Developments Will Affect Walkers
A new traffic forecasting model may soon give cities the tools they need to project how a proposed development will impact a pedestrian’s ability to get around — and rethink their decision if the stuff they want to build discourages people from walking.
April 26, 2021
Streetsies 2020: The Year’s Best Transportation News
December 29, 2020
Op-Ed: The Dangers of Privatizing Public Space
July 5, 2020
Portlanders Celebrate (And Question) New Cafes
For years local transportation reform activists have pushed City of Portland to go beyond car storage and driving and think more creatively about what we can do with our streets. And when calls for new uses of street space were made, it was often restaurant owners who lined up to say their business would perish without maximum access for car users.
June 26, 2020
NACTO Drops Playbook for Fighting COVID-19
The group's member cities have been working hard to make public space as safe as possible during the pandemic — and the organization just compiled their best strategies.
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
Cities across America are making space for socially-distanced dining on sidewalks — but they're not all doing a great job of leaving space for socially-distanced walking in the same spaces.
May 21, 2020
