Cities are realizing the potential of the curb for more than just parking: bus stops, bike lanes, commercial loading, passenger pick up and drop off, vehicle parking, daylighting, bike share stations, turn lanes, and more. Allocating space efficiently and safely among these many uses is a continuous and important topic. On November 10, NACTO convened…
A safe streets project in the City of Columbus, Ohio, is demonstrating how cities can deliver federally funded projects that make a tangible difference. In November 2024, the City of Columbus used Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funding to install a demonstration project on a two-mile portion of East Broad Street. Broad Street…
The 2026 Member Program Committee application is closed as of September 20, 2025. Want to shape the content at our next conference? We’re looking for ten people employed at our member agencies to join our Member Program Committee. All aspects of the NACTO Designing Cities conference are carefully planned, with a focus on the most…
Legislative and administrative activities in Washington, D.C., over the past few weeks have changed how cities and transit agencies interact with federal funding and processes. Most notably, the President signed into law H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), a budget reconciliation bill that had been approved by the Senate 51-50 and by the House…
The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) celebrated the conclusion of its 2024-2025 Transportation Justice Fellowship program earlier this month with a ceremony recognizing this year’s cohort of 11 transportation professionals. Congratulations to all our 2024-2025 Transportation Justice Fellows for completing the program! The Fellowship, launched in 2021 and led by NACTO, provides professional development and networking opportunities to help…
New Practitioner Paper Helps Cities Embrace Practical, Sustainable Delivery Solutions As demand for urban deliveries soars, city governments are facing increasing pressure to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and create safer streets. The National Association of City Transportation Officials’ newest practitioner paper, Urban Delivery by Bike, offers a timely and practical guide to addressing this…
From buses to heavy rail, cities of all sizes rely on transit to move and connect people in neighborhoods and downtowns alike. NACTO’s members are implementing transit priority, reimaging fare collection and boarding procedures, developing new bus networks, and improving access to bus stops and stations. Starting next month, NACTO is hosting a seven-part virtual…
Authoritative guidance on designing safe, bikeable streets for people of all ages, abilities, and identities is available in print and, as of this week, on NACTO.org. In January, we released the third edition of the Urban Bikeway Design Guide. Our first update in over a decade, the new Guide is much more than a kit…
In January, NACTO published the third edition of Urban Bikeway Design Guide, its first update in a decade. The new edition goes beyond a kit of parts to a more complete how-to manual for designing safe, bikeable, inviting streets. Soon, we’ll make the Urban Bikeway Design Guide available for free on our website. In the meantime, we’re posting…
Header photo: Seattle’s first protected intersection. Credit: Seattle DOT In January, NACTO published the third edition of Urban Bikeway Design Guide, its first update in a decade. The new edition goes beyond a kit of parts to a more complete how-to manual for designing safe, bikeable, inviting streets. Soon, we’ll make the Urban Bikeway Design Guide available for…