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NACTO Releases New Guidance for the Next Generation of North American Bike Facilities

NACTO Releases New Guidance for the Next Generation of North American Bike Facilities

Dec, 06 2017

Companion Guidance to NACTO’s Groundbreaking Urban Bikeway Design Guide Elevates State-of-the-Practice Facilities for People of All Ages and Abilities For Immediate Release: December 6, 2017 Press Contact: Alexander Engel [email protected] | 646.324.2919 The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), an organization that represents 58 major cities in North America, today released guidance to help […]

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NACTO Releases the Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism

NACTO Releases the Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism

Oct, 31 2017

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CITY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS RELEASES THE BLUEPRINT FOR AUTONOMOUS URBANISM– AN INNOVATIVE VISION FOR 21st-CENTURY STREET DESIGN  CHICAGO – October 31, 2017 – The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) today announced the release of the Blueprint for Autonomous Urbanism, a first-of-its-kind street design vision to help cities […]

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Senate Revises Bill on Automated Vehicles but Fails to Address the Primary Concerns of Cities and States

Senate Revises Bill on Automated Vehicles but Fails to Address the Primary Concerns of Cities and States

Oct, 03 2017

On Wednesday, October 4, the Senate Commerce Committee will mark up the American Vision for Safer Transportation Through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies (AV START) Act. A revised draft was released by the committee on September 29. For Immediate Release October 3, 2017 Press contacts: Steve Davis | [email protected] | 202-971-3902 Alex Engel | [email protected] | […]

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Senate Automated Vehicles Legislation Would Jeopardize the Safety of Millions and Leave Cities and States on the Side of the Road

Sep, 12 2017

For Immediate Release September 12, 2017 Press contacts: Steve Davis | [email protected] | 202-971-3902 Alex Engel | [email protected] | 646-324-2919 Transportation for America (T4A) and the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) issued the following response to the released Senate discussion draft of the American Vision for Safer Transportation Through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies […]

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Federal Study Concludes U.S. Must Change Policies to Curb Epidemic of Deaths Caused by Excessive Motorist Speed

Federal Study Concludes U.S. Must Change Policies to Curb Epidemic of Deaths Caused by Excessive Motorist Speed

Aug, 15 2017

Cities Urge States and Regulators to Act Quickly on NTSB Recommendations to Save Thousands of Lives Annually For Immediate Release August 15, 2017 Press contact: Alexander Engel [email protected] 646.324.2919 Cities across the U.S. lauded a report released today by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which concluded that excessive speed is one of the most […]

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House AV Legislation Would Leave Cities on the Side of the Road

House AV Legislation Would Leave Cities on the Side of the Road

Jul, 24 2017

Update: Where is the legislation now? The draft legislation has moved to bill form (HR 3388), unanimously passing the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill as stands addresses many of the preemption concerns that NACTO and our coalition of partners have raised with Congress. However, NACTO remains concerned that data sharing was not addressed […]

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Cities Release the Urban Street Stormwater Guide

Cities Release the Urban Street Stormwater Guide

Jun, 29 2017

A first-of-its-kind collaboration between city transportation, public works, and water departments For Immediate Release: June 29, 2017 Press Contact: Alexander Engel [email protected] | 646.324.2919 View the Guide online > Purchase from Island Press >  Streets make up more than 80 percent of all public space in cities and their design can support—or degrade—the overall health […]

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NACTO Launches Green Light for Great Streets

NACTO Launches Green Light for Great Streets

Jun, 06 2017

New Initiative Will Identify Structural Changes to Speed Up Transportation Innovations in Cities Nationwide For Immediate Release June 6, 2017 Press contact: Alexander Engel [email protected] 646.324.2919 The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), an organization that represents more than 50 major cities in the United States, today announced a year-long initiative, Green Light for […]

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Transit Accelerator: All-in on Cambridge’s Mass Ave

Transit Accelerator: All-in on Cambridge’s Mass Ave

Jun, 05 2017

Last month, NACTO partnered with the City of Cambridge, MBTA, and TransitCenter—and with thanks to funding and support from the Barr Foundation—to host a two-day transit roadshow, accelerating year-long efforts to transform Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge into a better corridor for transit and an even more vibrant place for people. Leaders from peer cities, including […]

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Worldwide Launch of the Global Street Design Guide

Worldwide Launch of the Global Street Design Guide

May, 16 2017

Digital release, translations makes the guide available at no cost to planners For Immediate Release May 16, 2017 Press Contact: Abhimanyu Prakash [email protected] +1 917.893.1325 View the Guide online > Download sample images (20 MB ZIP)>  The National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and the Global Designing Cities Initiative today announced the launch of the Global […]

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