Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Memphis

Paved With Good Intentions

By Charles Marohn | Apr 30, 2012 | No Comments

Cross-posted from Strong Towns blog. How can a country that is so wealthy be in such enormous debt? How can a country that can build such marvelous transportation systems not find the money to sustain them? How can a people that enjoyed decades of unrivaled economic hegemony — staggering levels of growth beyond anything seen […]

Bikes Belong Selects Six Cities to Fast Track Protected Bike Lanes

By Angie Schmitt | Apr 4, 2012 | 19 Comments

The Bikes Belong Foundation has chosen six cities to fast track physically protected bikeway designs that make cycling safer and more accessible to a wide range of people. Austin, Chicago, Memphis, Portland, San Francisco and Washington D.C. will receive a leg up from Bikes Belong’s new “Green Lane Project.” The two-year, intensive technical assistance program […]

Federal Government Offers a Helping Hand to Six Struggling Cities

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 14, 2011 | No Comments

In a move to help buoy crisis-stricken cities, the Obama Administration this week introduced a program designed to provide administrative support to help local government officials “cut through the red tape” and access urgent federal assistance. “Strong Cities, Strong Communities” will offer expert technical support — but not additional funding — in the areas of […]