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Columbus OH is showing how cities can deliver federally-funded projects that make a tangible difference.
In the year since the NACTO member used SS4A funding for a safety demonstration project, excessive speeding on the corridor is down by 89% and crashes have halved.
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In the year since the NACTO member used SS4A funding for a safety demonstration project, excessive speeding on the corridor is down by 89% and crashes have halved.
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Vision Zero improvements on Columbus’ East Broad Street decrease crashes, reduce speeds - NACTO
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 S...
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November 7, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Columbus OH is showing how cities can deliver federally-funded projects that make a tangible difference.
In the year since the NACTO member used SS4A funding for a safety demonstration project, excessive speeding on the corridor is down by 89% and crashes have halved.
nacto.org/latest/visio...
In the year since the NACTO member used SS4A funding for a safety demonstration project, excessive speeding on the corridor is down by 89% and crashes have halved.
nacto.org/latest/visio...
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Excited to finally get my personal copy of the @nacto.bsky.social Urban Bikeway Design Guide! I'm on a quest to understand how we design the best infrastructure to make biking a safe option for all. Bikes are a critical component of making our cities work for people.
October 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Excited to finally get my personal copy of the @nacto.bsky.social Urban Bikeway Design Guide! I'm on a quest to understand how we design the best infrastructure to make biking a safe option for all. Bikes are a critical component of making our cities work for people.
In cities, transportation agencies have long understood that motor vehicle speed plays a key role in fatal and serious crashes. Slowing speeds through design and regulation changes saves lives. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
Are speed limits on the rise? As states OK 80 mph on highways, cities say '20 is plenty'
As city leaders urge drivers to slow down in urban areas, speeds on highways have steadily risen. Here's how speed limits are set and why.
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October 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
In cities, transportation agencies have long understood that motor vehicle speed plays a key role in fatal and serious crashes. Slowing speeds through design and regulation changes saves lives. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
We can't lower traffic deaths without lowering speeds.
Lower speeds mean safer, more vibrant streets. And healthier, happier cities.
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Lower speeds mean safer, more vibrant streets. And healthier, happier cities.
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States rethink a long-held practice of setting speed limits based on how fast drivers travel
Road safety activists and some states are pushing to depart from a longstanding rule that sets speed limits in the United States based largely on how fast drivers actually travel.
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August 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
We can't lower traffic deaths without lowering speeds.
Lower speeds mean safer, more vibrant streets. And healthier, happier cities.
apnews.com/article/spee...
Lower speeds mean safer, more vibrant streets. And healthier, happier cities.
apnews.com/article/spee...
The Urban Bikeway Design Guide is more than a kit of parts to design a bike lane: it provides the how-to blueprint for creating a whole bike network for people of all ages and abilities.
Starting September 3, NACTO members are invited to in-depth trainings on the guide:
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Starting September 3, NACTO members are invited to in-depth trainings on the guide:
nacto.org/events/bike-...
August 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The Urban Bikeway Design Guide is more than a kit of parts to design a bike lane: it provides the how-to blueprint for creating a whole bike network for people of all ages and abilities.
Starting September 3, NACTO members are invited to in-depth trainings on the guide:
nacto.org/events/bike-...
Starting September 3, NACTO members are invited to in-depth trainings on the guide:
nacto.org/events/bike-...
Coming soon to Denver: $75 million worth of new sidewalks!
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This City Is Getting Serious About Sidewalks. Will Others Follow Suit?
Denver’s new sidewalk program shifts the responsibility from property owners to the city. It’s a far-reaching plan to improve thousands of miles of infrastructure.
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August 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Coming soon to Denver: $75 million worth of new sidewalks!
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www.governing.com/infrastructu...
"Foundational to having successful delivery by bike programs is having a complete, connected, and comfortable bike network."
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Shifting Gears to Urban Bike Delivery — Streetsblog USA
Bikes can revolutionize delivery in urban areas. A new report outlines how policymakers can spur them in their communities.
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July 30, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"Foundational to having successful delivery by bike programs is having a complete, connected, and comfortable bike network."
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"The new NACTO document even put a protected intersection on its cover — a reference, says director of policy and practice Stefanie Seskin, to this edition’s emphasis that cycling infrastructure goes beyond the bike lane."
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The Dutch Intersection Is Coming to Save Your Life
Inspired by road safety innovations widely used in the Netherlands, several US cities are installing street crossings that can better protect pedestrians and bicyclists.
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July 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"The new NACTO document even put a protected intersection on its cover — a reference, says director of policy and practice Stefanie Seskin, to this edition’s emphasis that cycling infrastructure goes beyond the bike lane."
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“The Better Bike Share Roundtable affirmed the need to center lived experience. It also challenged us to think critically about the language we use—what we mean by ‘justice,’ ‘mobility,’ and ‘community’—and who gets left out when we don’t.”
–Jalonda Hill
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–Jalonda Hill
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Transportation Justice Fellows Reflect On Their Commitment to Transportation Equity - NACTO
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 tr...
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June 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“The Better Bike Share Roundtable affirmed the need to center lived experience. It also challenged us to think critically about the language we use—what we mean by ‘justice,’ ‘mobility,’ and ‘community’—and who gets left out when we don’t.”
–Jalonda Hill
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–Jalonda Hill
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So...I am in DC for @nacto.bsky.social #NACTO2025 and this AMAZING video transpired yesterday with a bike bus ride with students. The stars really aligned and it was such an amazing ride! With Coach Clark, @coachbalto.bsky.social @jskstreet.bsky.social & more!
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Dunbar High School's Coach Clark Leads DC's Bike Bus (and Receives a World Bicycle Day Award!)
YouTube video by Streetfilms®
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May 30, 2025 at 2:19 PM
So...I am in DC for @nacto.bsky.social #NACTO2025 and this AMAZING video transpired yesterday with a bike bus ride with students. The stars really aligned and it was such an amazing ride! With Coach Clark, @coachbalto.bsky.social @jskstreet.bsky.social & more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8c...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8c...
WalkShops, WalkShops, WalkShops! #DesigningCities
May 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
WalkShops, WalkShops, WalkShops! #DesigningCities
Day 1 of #DesigningCities: Old friends, new faces, clarion calls to action, a reception inside of a repurposed rail car (!), and, of course, #PlannersPointing.
May 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Day 1 of #DesigningCities: Old friends, new faces, clarion calls to action, a reception inside of a repurposed rail car (!), and, of course, #PlannersPointing.
When planning a bike network, cities should also make a plan for clearing bike lanes in all weather conditions.
Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to access bike networks year-round.
📸 @boston.gov PWD + @seattledot.bsky.social
Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to access bike networks year-round.
📸 @boston.gov PWD + @seattledot.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When planning a bike network, cities should also make a plan for clearing bike lanes in all weather conditions.
Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to access bike networks year-round.
📸 @boston.gov PWD + @seattledot.bsky.social
Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to access bike networks year-round.
📸 @boston.gov PWD + @seattledot.bsky.social
Signal phasing and timing are core tools for better intersection design.
Along bikeways, signal plans should:
> Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit.
> Supplement signal operations with geometric features.
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Along bikeways, signal plans should:
> Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit.
> Supplement signal operations with geometric features.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Balancing Safety and Operational Needs at Signalized Intersections - NACTO
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 goe...
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May 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Signal phasing and timing are core tools for better intersection design.
Along bikeways, signal plans should:
> Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit.
> Supplement signal operations with geometric features.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Along bikeways, signal plans should:
> Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit.
> Supplement signal operations with geometric features.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
How do you design bikeway crossings at unsignalized intersections?
- Evaluate for lane reductions
- Apply roundabout concepts
- Reduce speed and volume
- Identify appropriate intersection control
- Use crossbikes and crosswalks
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- Evaluate for lane reductions
- Apply roundabout concepts
- Reduce speed and volume
- Identify appropriate intersection control
- Use crossbikes and crosswalks
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Designing Safe, Unsignalized Bikeway Crossings - NACTO
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 saf...
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May 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How do you design bikeway crossings at unsignalized intersections?
- Evaluate for lane reductions
- Apply roundabout concepts
- Reduce speed and volume
- Identify appropriate intersection control
- Use crossbikes and crosswalks
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
- Evaluate for lane reductions
- Apply roundabout concepts
- Reduce speed and volume
- Identify appropriate intersection control
- Use crossbikes and crosswalks
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
🎇Welcome to our six new NACTO members!🎇
Anchorage, Alaska
Cleveland, Ohio
Decatur, Georgia
Mesa, Arizona
New Braunfels, Texas
Redmond, Washington
NACTO’s network empowers cities to share bold ideas, test new approaches, and scale up what works.
Anchorage, Alaska
Cleveland, Ohio
Decatur, Georgia
Mesa, Arizona
New Braunfels, Texas
Redmond, Washington
NACTO’s network empowers cities to share bold ideas, test new approaches, and scale up what works.
May 1, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🎇Welcome to our six new NACTO members!🎇
Anchorage, Alaska
Cleveland, Ohio
Decatur, Georgia
Mesa, Arizona
New Braunfels, Texas
Redmond, Washington
NACTO’s network empowers cities to share bold ideas, test new approaches, and scale up what works.
Anchorage, Alaska
Cleveland, Ohio
Decatur, Georgia
Mesa, Arizona
New Braunfels, Texas
Redmond, Washington
NACTO’s network empowers cities to share bold ideas, test new approaches, and scale up what works.
When creating better bikeway intersections, start the design process by critiquing the purpose of the intersection within the motor vehicle, transit, bikeway, and pedestrian network.
Read the latest excerpt from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Read the latest excerpt from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Reassess and Reorganize the Intersection - NACTO
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 saf...
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April 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
When creating better bikeway intersections, start the design process by critiquing the purpose of the intersection within the motor vehicle, transit, bikeway, and pedestrian network.
Read the latest excerpt from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Read the latest excerpt from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Protected bike lanes, also known as separated bike lanes, provide a comfortable bike facility for people of all ages and abilities on all types of streets. They are proven tools for safer streets and are essential to every city’s bike network.
April 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Protected bike lanes, also known as separated bike lanes, provide a comfortable bike facility for people of all ages and abilities on all types of streets. They are proven tools for safer streets and are essential to every city’s bike network.
Today's Urban Bikeway Design Guide excerpt: Advisory Bike Lanes.
They are most common along small residential streets with parking. Motor vehicles operate in yield conditions in a central travel lane & there are dashed bike lanes on each side of the street.
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They are most common along small residential streets with parking. Motor vehicles operate in yield conditions in a central travel lane & there are dashed bike lanes on each side of the street.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
April 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Today's Urban Bikeway Design Guide excerpt: Advisory Bike Lanes.
They are most common along small residential streets with parking. Motor vehicles operate in yield conditions in a central travel lane & there are dashed bike lanes on each side of the street.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
They are most common along small residential streets with parking. Motor vehicles operate in yield conditions in a central travel lane & there are dashed bike lanes on each side of the street.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Meet the Designing Cities 2025 Member Program Committee!
Every peer session at the Designing Cities Conference is carefully planned by NACTO staff or one of these nine city practitioners.
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Every peer session at the Designing Cities Conference is carefully planned by NACTO staff or one of these nine city practitioners.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/meet-...
Meet the Designing Cities 2025 Member Program Committee - NACTO
All aspects of the NACTO Designing Cities conference are carefully planned, with a focus on the most pressing topics for our member agencies. Unlike many conferences, NACTO does not have an open call ...
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April 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Meet the Designing Cities 2025 Member Program Committee!
Every peer session at the Designing Cities Conference is carefully planned by NACTO staff or one of these nine city practitioners.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/meet-...
Every peer session at the Designing Cities Conference is carefully planned by NACTO staff or one of these nine city practitioners.
Read more: nacto.org/latest/meet-...
Motor vehicle volumes and speeds are not fixed. They can be changed through policy and design, resulting in safer streets for all users. Implementing bikeways will increase the comfort of people on bikes and improve safety for all users.
April 21, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Motor vehicle volumes and speeds are not fixed. They can be changed through policy and design, resulting in safer streets for all users. Implementing bikeways will increase the comfort of people on bikes and improve safety for all users.
Want to learn more about the third edition of NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide?
Next week, the Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety will host a free webinar about the NACTO and AASHTO bike guide updates.
Join us on Wednesday, 4/23 at 2pm ET. Register: www.pedbikesafety.org/webinars
Next week, the Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety will host a free webinar about the NACTO and AASHTO bike guide updates.
Join us on Wednesday, 4/23 at 2pm ET. Register: www.pedbikesafety.org/webinars
April 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Want to learn more about the third edition of NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide?
Next week, the Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety will host a free webinar about the NACTO and AASHTO bike guide updates.
Join us on Wednesday, 4/23 at 2pm ET. Register: www.pedbikesafety.org/webinars
Next week, the Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety will host a free webinar about the NACTO and AASHTO bike guide updates.
Join us on Wednesday, 4/23 at 2pm ET. Register: www.pedbikesafety.org/webinars
A connected bike network features:
> Principal routes that provide connections between neighborhoods and
> Neighborhood routes that provide connections within neighborhoods and to principal routes.
Read more from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
> Principal routes that provide connections between neighborhoods and
> Neighborhood routes that provide connections within neighborhoods and to principal routes.
Read more from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
Urban Bikeway Design Guide: Components of a Connected Bike Network - NACTO
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 saf...
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April 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
A connected bike network features:
> Principal routes that provide connections between neighborhoods and
> Neighborhood routes that provide connections within neighborhoods and to principal routes.
Read more from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
> Principal routes that provide connections between neighborhoods and
> Neighborhood routes that provide connections within neighborhoods and to principal routes.
Read more from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...
NACTO is hiring a Senior Manager of Multimodal Design and Programs to provide expertise on street design and technical projects. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of delivering projects and programs at a local transportation department.
Apply by 5pm EST 4/14!
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Apply by 5pm EST 4/14!
nacto.org/job/senior-m...
Senior Manager, Multimodal Design and Programs - NACTO
Start Date: Mid May 2025 Salary: $98,700-$108,700 Location: Remote position or hybrid at offices in New York City. Occasional travel expected. Required travel to NYC for quarterly in-person staff meet...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NACTO is hiring a Senior Manager of Multimodal Design and Programs to provide expertise on street design and technical projects. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of delivering projects and programs at a local transportation department.
Apply by 5pm EST 4/14!
nacto.org/job/senior-m...
Apply by 5pm EST 4/14!
nacto.org/job/senior-m...
True leadership requires more than just a recognition of the importance of transportation. It requires setting a vision, dedicating resources, laying the groundwork for success, and committing political capital, so that when the work gets tough, projects still get done.
April 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
True leadership requires more than just a recognition of the importance of transportation. It requires setting a vision, dedicating resources, laying the groundwork for success, and committing political capital, so that when the work gets tough, projects still get done.