By Ben Crowther Every day is a great day for a walk. But on Earth Day, it’s important to remember that walking isn’t just good for your health, it’s also good for the planet. Transportation remains the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, with travel from... The post Walkability isn’t just good for your health, it’s good for the planet appeared first on America Walks ..read more

Size, weight, and lack of visibility are making vehicles more lethal in crashes with pedestrians – and a number of states and local governments aren’t waiting for federal regulation. That oversize pickups and SUVs are dangerous to pedestrians is apparent, but research is now nailing down exactly how lethal they... The post Dangerous Vehicles? Some States Aren’t Waiting For the Feds appeared first on America Walks ..read more

A new roundup of Walkability Wins. This month we’re showcasing the movement by highlighting more places across the country who are transforming mobility and advancing pedestrian-friendly agendas. Cayce, South Carolina An annual festival in Cayce, South Carolina featured a demonstration of a temporary protected bike lane and a two-mile family... The post Walkability Wins Part Thirty: Local Initiatives Transform Transportation! appeared first on America Walks ..read more

By Betsy Johnson Walk Bike Springfield was awarded a 2022 America Walks GM Community Change Grant. Exploring the Beauty in Everyday Walks In 2014 our local planning agency recruited residents from across Springfield to develop a Complete Streets policy. By summer 2015, the City had failed to adopt the policy,... The post Walk Bike Springfield takes on Roosevelt Avenue with the help of America Walks appeared first on America Walks ..read more

Seventy years ago, planners and politicians sold highways as progress, essential to future prosperity. Today, division, disinvestment, and dangerous driving are known to be the true effects highways have on the communities around them. Join journalist Megan Kimble as she shares insights on the freeway fighting movement from her new... The post WEBINAR: City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America’s Highways appeared first on America Walks ..read more

By Nora B., Joshua F., and Ruth Rosas Nora B: Hello to all! This is Nora reporting for duty as a National Youth Bike Council Member! The National Youth Bike Council (NYBC), for those who don’t know, is a youth-led nonprofit that uses the bicycle to empower young people to... The post Youth Voices Call for Safer, Connected Communities appeared first on America Walks ..read more

By Ben Crowther The latest round of Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program (RCN) awards announced last week underscores the need for a transformational infrastructure bill that puts communities before highways. There are several transformative projects among this year’s recipients, but the majority are smaller fixes and few deal directly... The post Reconnecting Communities Program Signals Need for Change appeared first on America Walks ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2024 CONTACT: Ben Crowther: ben@americawalks.org The latest round of Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program awards announced yesterday underscores the need for a transformational infrastructure bill that puts communities before highways.  “There are several transformative projects among this year’s recipients, but the majority are smaller... The post America Walks Statement on the 2024 Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program appeared first on America Walks ..read more

By Ben Crowther In this webinar wrap-up, we’ll delve into two of the most impactful programs for funding active transportation — the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) — along with other noteworthy funding avenues and tips for the application processes. The... The post Advancing Safe Streets with State and Federal Funding appeared first on America Walks ..read more

by Ian Thomas, State and Local Program Director The City of Atlanta requires new condominium buildings to provide at least one parking space per bedroom. Anyone opening a restaurant in Los Angeles must make sure there’s a space for every 100 square feet of interior area (meaning the parking lot is... The post WEBINAR: People Over Parking appeared first on America Walks ..read more