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Statement: NHTSA’s Updated New Car Assessment Program Will Mean Safer Vehicles

Statement: NHTSA’s Updated New Car Assessment Program Will Mean Safer Vehicles

Dec 10, 2024

NACTO Executive Director Ryan Russo issued the following statement in response to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recent updates to the New Car Assessment Program. NACTO commends NHTSA for finalizing updates to the New Car Assessment Program that will provide consumers with better information about how well new vehicles perform in reducing the […]

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New Edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide Coming in January

New Edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide Coming in January

Nov 15, 2024

Over a decade ago, cities banded together to develop a first-of-its-kind document: bikeway design guidance developed by cities, for cities. Released in 2011, the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide sparked a design revolution in cities across North America. City streets are now understood as key elements in confronting the intertwined safety, equity, and climate crises. […]

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Introducing the 2024-2025 Transportation Justice Fellows

Introducing the 2024-2025 Transportation Justice Fellows

Nov 13, 2024

Meet 11 individuals from across the U.S. shaping a more equitable transportation system. The Better Bike Share Partnership — comprised of NACTO, PeopleForBikes, and the City of Philadelphia — is proud to announce the 2024-2025 cohort of the Transportation Justice Fellowship. The fellows will focus on shared micromobility as a critical tool for expanding the […]

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NACTO establishes principles for an autonomous future centered on people

NACTO establishes principles for an autonomous future centered on people

Nov 12, 2024

When done right, autonomous vehicles offer an opportunity to make streets safer, increase access to transportation for underserved communities, and increase American industry competitiveness in the international market. When done haphazardly, incorporating AVs and AV testing into our streets will make our cities less safe, less equal, and more congested. NACTO’s new Principles for Autonomous […]

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Letter: NACTO asks U.S. DOT to adopt PROWAG without modifications

Letter: NACTO asks U.S. DOT to adopt PROWAG without modifications

Oct 22, 2024

The 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) established clear protections from discrimination from people with disabilities and set clear requirements for making public facilities accessible to all. But while ADA rules revolutionized access to and within public buildings, they didn’t include detailed guidance for making our streets and sidewalks easy for people of all abilities […]

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Thousand-page document governing nearly every street in the U.S. gets a refresh

Thousand-page document governing nearly every street in the U.S. gets a refresh

Jul 23, 2024

A single federal document dictates what nearly every American street looks like–and federal regulators recently updated it for the first time since 2009.  The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) governs all road markings, speed limits, stop signs, and traffic signals nationwide. With infrequent updates and nominal changes over the decades, the document has […]

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A micromobility record: 157 million trips on bike share and scooter share in 2023

A micromobility record: 157 million trips on bike share and scooter share in 2023

Jul 22, 2024

Despite all-time high ridership–9% more than the prior record in 2019–micromobility systems continue to be volatile, and affordability is an increasing concern for most Trips taken on bike share and scooter share systems in the U.S. and Canada reached an all-time high in 2023, according to a new analysis by the National Association of City […]

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Transportation Justice Fellows look back on their micromobility equity work

Transportation Justice Fellows look back on their micromobility equity work

Jun 26, 2024

Members of this year’s Transportation Justice Fellowship share their experiences with the program, which was designed to support and amplify professionals of color working in the mobility field. This announcement was originally shared on the Better Bike Share Partnership website, and an abbreviated version is below. Read the full post here. Back row from left: […]

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Statement: State Lawmakers and the MTA Board Must Go Ahead With Congestion Pricing

Statement: State Lawmakers and the MTA Board Must Go Ahead With Congestion Pricing

Jun 07, 2024

NACTO Chair Janette Sadik-Khan and Executive Director Ryan Russo issued the following statement in response to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement that she is directing the MTA to “indefinitely pause” congestion pricing. Congestion pricing as envisioned for Manhattan south of 60th street would provide wins for everyone: not just for people who walk, […]

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