California is in the midst of a traffic safety crisis and its cities are on the front lines in solving it. In 2017, over 3,500 people were killed by cars in the state. Committing to the philosophy that even one death is too many, 11 cities in California have adopted Vision Zero, a systems-based set…
At NACTO, a common refrain is that people power cities. The emerging transportation leaders who participate in Leadership NACTO make this clear. This inspiring cohort, selected for an eight-month fellowship to learn from and with professional peers, exemplify the focus and commitment of city staff who work build their communities as places for people. As…
The Queen City is laying down bike infrastructure that’s fit for royalty. This April, Charlotte finished building Phase 1 of a two-way protected bike lane through Uptown. When complete, the 6th Street cycle track will serve as a 2-mile spine for the city’s downtown bike network, providing an all ages and ability connection between Uptown…