Alternative Transportation
'New Mobility' for Everyone
Looking around the globe for lessons in equitable mobility in the new technology-enabled era of transportation.
Bike Commuting Down: American Community Survey Data
Bike commuters are increasing in some cities, but overall, fewer Americans are biking to work.
Revenue From Oregon Bike Tax Falling Short of Expectations
A tax on bikes in the state of Oregon, implemented in 2017, generated less tan half of the revenue as was expected.
Report: Walking to Work Pays Off for the Economy
A new report by Victoria Walks, an advocacy organization in Australia, quantifies the benefits of choosing to walk. The report also benefits the multiplier of the choice to invest in pedestrian infrastructure.
How Montgomery County Will Implement its Ambitious Bicycle Master Plan
Montgomery County, Maryland planners were trying to raise the bar for bicycle infrastructure planning and design in North America.
Finishing Touches for Car-Free Bridge Plan in Oregon
All the French Prairie Bridge plan needs is a final design. Eventually this car-free bridge will provide a key link in a 1,000-mile network of paths and trails.
Tariffs Could Visit the E-Bike Market
Manufacturers of electric bicycles, also known as pedal-assisted bikes and e-bikes, could be next on the Trump Administration's list for tariffs.
Dallas Puts a Price on Each Dockless Bike Share Bike
The city of Dallas has approved its regulatory scheme for dockless bike share operators.
Kids' Books About Mobility (Not Just Cars)
Introducing the Streetsblog Guide to Children's Books.
Why Are Transit Systems Losing Riders?
Transit in general, and buses in particular, are losing riders, especially during off peak hours. Car pooling is down sharply as well.
Two Strategies for Achieving Vision Zero
To end traffic fatalities while still enabling urban mobility, cars will have to slow down and people will have to travel by other modes.
Dockless Bikeshare Regulations Search for Balance
The Dallas City Council is currently pondering a very contemporary question: how far should the city go in regulating dockless bikeshare companies?
Ambitious Greenway Plan Could Transform Connectivity in the Cleveland Region
Introducing the Cuyahoga Greenway plan, in the initial stages of visioning and public engagement in Northeast Ohio.
A Closer Look at the Ideas for the 'Smart City' of Toronto's Future
Sidewalk Labs' proposals for the Toronto neighborhood of Quayside reveals a preference for ride hailing over public transit.
Florida Law Would Take Regulatory Control of Bikeshare Operations
Republicans from the Florida House of Representatives are trying to take control of the potentially thorny issue of dockles bikeshare.
No More Divvy Bikeshare in Oak Park
After two years of operations, funded with $300,000, the city of Oak Park is ending its Divvy bikeshare operation.
E-Bikes Are Catching On
It looks like electric bikes are here to stay.
Nominate the 'Best Urban Street Transformation' of 2017
Streetsblog USA is seeking nominations.
Chicago's Next Bikeshare Investment to Focus on Underserved Neighborhoods
Chicago is focusing its bikeshare installation in locations with what writer John Greenfield calls a "dearth of Divvy."
Bus Lane, Not Bike Lane, Should Be Chicago Avenue's Priority
Chicago Avenue bus is one of Chicago's busiest. It deserves a bus lane.
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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
