Active Transportation
A Troubling Trend of Backlash to Bike Lanes
Some cities are going so far as to rip out protected bike infrastructure that took years of advocacy to build.
California Environmental Leaders Call on State Agencies to Prioritize Multimodal Transportation
Even before President Trump took office, California was not meeting its emissions reduction goals.
California E-Bike Rebate Program Launches — Again
After a series of fits and starts, CARB says the program will begin accepting applications this month.
New Tariffs Could Stifle the US Bike Industry
Higher tariffs on components built in China will make the cost of U.S. bike production much higher, likely slowing the growth of the industry.
Denver Micromobility on Track to Break Ridership Record
Denver’s shared bikes and scooters will provide as many as 6 million rides in 2024.
DC Micromobility Use Keeps Growing
Capital Bikeshare saw its fourth straight month of record ridership.
London Low-Emissions Zone Prompts Shift to Active Modes
More children are using active transportation modes to get to school in the wake of a policy that charges drivers to enter a low-emissions zone in central London.
Repositioning Bike and Walking Trails as Essential Infrastructure
Cities and states can access federal transportation funding by including trails in long-range transportation plans.
California Legislature Issues Revised Budget Proposal
The new plan rejects some of Gov. Newsom’s proposed cuts to active transportation funding.
Bike Month Is Over — But the Work Continues
The effort to build better bike infrastructure in U.S. cities remains an uphill battle, but there are bright spots.
California Could Cut $600 Million From Active Transportation
Complete Streets advocates want the governor to fill the gap with funding from the state highway fund instead.
Chicago Leads Nation in Biking Growth
Cycling as a mode share grew faster in the Windy City over the last five years than in any other major U.S. metropolis.
Study: Lack of Safe Infrastructure Keeps People Away From Active Transportation
Roughly two-thirds of respondents to an REI Co-op survey said they would ride bikes more if protected bike lanes and other safety measures were more prevalent in their communities.
FHWA Opens $45 Million in Bike and Pedestrian Grants
Active Transportation grants are aimed at helping communities build and maintain bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
Minnesota Awards Active Transportation Grants
The grants are aimed at helping cities create action plans for improving their bike and pedestrian networks.
Florida Town Master Plan Encourages Active Living
Lake Wales is redesigning its car-oriented streets to make it easier for residents to walk and bike.
Biking in London Grew by 20 Percent Since 2019
Pandemic-induced changes and improved bike infrastructure have contributed to the impressive growth of cycling as a mode share.
Tracking the Rise of Biking in the U.S.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, most U.S. cities saw a sharp rise in the number of trips taken by bike, but a recent plateau indicates a need for better infrastructure to promote continued growth.
How Long Covid Changes the Transportation Conversation
People living with long Covid symptoms can find themselves unable to make the same mobility choices they used to.
BikeWalkOKC Plan Updated After Five Years of Progress
The BikeWalkOKC plan has proceeded faster than expected after its approval in 2018. A 2023 update is expected to pick up where the 2018 plan left off.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
