Pedestrians

Temporary street closures for pedestrian use -- an idea that spawned in Bogota, Colombia -- are occurring in cities all over the world. The trend is expected to continue.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has announced plans for car-free days on a nearly 7-mile section of road in Manhattan.

For six hours this Sunday, streets in North Portland will be off-limits to cars.

In an effort to increase livability, New York City will test a 6.9 mile car-free corridor during the month of August.

Will laser-projected pedestrians make crossing the street safer in South Korea?

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is considering a plan to temporarily close down certain streets to car traffic, creating public space for pedestrians -- similar to the successful Ciclovia that takes place weekly in Bogota, Colombia.

One Philadelphia councilman wants his city to follow the lead of more pedestrian-friendly New York and ensure that construction projects don't interfere with sidewalks.

This video from StreetFilm shows the extensive traffic calming efforts taken by one beach community in Australia.