This morning on the Streetsblog Network, Smart City Memphis lays out what they call "Downtown’s case against City Hall for abandonment." The post details how politicians systematically pulled financial and planning resources out of the city’s core, even as they touted the importance of a vibrant city center for Memphis’s future: Money in Memphis has […]

Today on the Streetsblog Network, a story about some kids in Los Angeles who did their research and came up with several good ideas about improving conditions for bicycle commuters. Then they ran up against the reality that the public forums on the city’s bike plan weren’t so public. But they didn’t let that stop […]

Waiting to board the B44 in Brooklyn. Photo: Benjamin Fried Our latest call for photos was inspired by the picture at right, taking by Streetsblog New York’s own Ben Fried. It’s an all too familiar scene — transit riders crammed together, waiting for a bus (or train) that doesn’t come when it’s supposed to (if […]

Loads of good stuff today on the Streetsblog Network. Portland Transport has a post on the connection between cul-de-sac development and safety for all street users, as discussed at the Congress for the New Urbanism Transportation Summit in Portland. What are the dangers of cul-de-sac development? (Photo: TheMuuj via Flickr.) For me the highlight presentation […]

Today on the Streetsblog Network, Bike Portland looks at a new review of the scientific literature on the relation between bicycle infrastructure and injuries to cyclists, conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia. While the study points up the need for more data, it finds that dedicated bicycle infrastructure is associated with a […]

Navigating the streets and sidewalks of the United States can be a challenge even for an able-bodied pedestrian or cyclist. For people who depend on wheelchairs to get around, the challenges are too often insurmountable — nearly two decades since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Fortunately, the problem is beginning to […]

There’s a lot of buzz about bike lanes around the network today. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia links to a local TV news story about how illegally parked cars and even construction materials are frequently blocking newly created bike lanes in that city. The view from the bike lane in Philadelphia. Photo by Bikes […]

Wow. Our call for pictures of work bikes elicited such an overwhelming response — more than 300 photos — that we almost didn’t know where to begin. It’s truly inspirational and delightful to see how people around the world use bicycles for work (and in some cases to haul some serious gear for play). There […]

Today on the Streetsblog Network, St. Louis Urban Workshop looks at the concept of "agriburbia" — a way to bring some meaningful food production to suburban sprawl: In St. Louis, some farming goes on right next to the airport. [It’s] basically the integration of agri-business and suburban development. The idea is introduced in three ways: […]

Let’s face it, walking out the door and getting on the road as a user of any transportation mode — from feet to bike to car — is an act of faith. To a certain extent, you have to trust the other people out there to follow the rules. Sure, you’re always on the lookout […]

The future of transportation in this country is currently under debate by a bunch of old folks in Washington. But what about those who will live in that future, people now in their 20s and younger? How to influence their transportation choices is the topic of today’s featured post on the Streetsblog Network. A student […]

There’s still time to submit photos for our next slide show. We’re looking for pictures of bikes at work — hauling, delivering, getting the job done. International submissions are definitely welcome. The shot below, showing the Santa Cruz candy man on his way to hawk his wares on the boardwalk, captures the spirit perfectly. It […]