Walking
Engineers to Pedestrians: No ‘Walk’ Signs for You!
The traffic engineering profession says intersections with no "Walk" signal are a-okay. Even as pedestrian deaths soar.
January 11, 2019
For a More Walkable City, Replace Signals with All-Way Stops
In Philadelphia, replacing traffic lights with four-way stops reduced serious injuries 68 percent, author Jeff Speck explains in an excerpt from his new book, "Walkable City Rules."
October 30, 2018
New Traffic Signals in London Will Give Pedestrians the Green Light By Default
The city of London is on a mission to make walking as convenient as possible, using smarter traffic signals that reduce wait times for pedestrians.
July 23, 2018
How to Not Be a Bully Behind the Wheel
Don't be an intersection bully. Follow these pro tips for courteous, non-homicidal driving.
April 24, 2018
A New Approach to Retrofitting a Dangerous Suburban Road
The Syracuse suburb of Dewitt is overhauling its wide, dangerous traffic artery -- and putting bikes at the center.
April 13, 2018
What Explains the Gender Gap in Walking?
While infrastructure matters a great deal, not enough emphasis has been placed on other types of barriers facing women and girls.
March 8, 2018
A Quick-and-Dirty Fix for Sidewalkless Streets
Can't afford sidewalks? That's no excuse. Seattle makes them out of paint, concrete bumpers and excess road space.
February 1, 2018
How Dangerous Walking Conditions Disadvantage Women
Women's trips tend to be shorter and better suited to walking or biking - but few streets are design to get around safely on foot, especially with children.
January 19, 2018
Did Your State Forfeit Federal Funds for Walking and Biking?
Millions of dollars that should have gone toward building safer sidewalks or bike lanes near schools were instead forfeited by state DOTs that couldn't get their acts together.
October 26, 2017
America Walks “Walking Toward Justice” Webinar: The Color of Law & Residential Segregation
A conversation about how to have uncomfortable conversations, moderated by Charles T. Brown and featuring Tamika Butler, Sahra Sulaiman, Sonia Jimenez, and author Richard Rothstein.
October 2, 2017
