well, i now have a new bookmarked link to send to folks when i try and talk about the folly of freeway expansion. cheers, David Zipper, this is invaluable stuff - and thanks for linking to America Walks' communities over highways coalition letter slate.com/business/2024/…

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And you can learn more about the national coalition of freeway fighters supported by America Walks and Congress for the New Urbanism here: freeway-fighters.org

Every street design has a value judgment embedded in it -- who really matters. The person challenged to cross it, or the person driving through.

Huge news from CA. We have the technology to control excessive speed, and it should be standard on all cars

Now it's time to tell Governor Gavin Newsom he needs to #SignSB961 so California takes the lead in addressing dangerous speeding. Speeding is the #1 cause of severe & fatal crashes in California. 1,000+ people are killed & tens of thousands injured EVERY YEAR. Go to

BIG ROAD SAFETY NEWS: Our bill requiring new cars to alert drivers when going >10MPH above speed limit (SB 961) passed last night & is on its way to the Governor! Roads deaths are spiking in CA & speed is a big factor. This technology is proven to slow people down & save lives.

The lifesaving vehicle speed technology bill #SB961 is on @cagovernor’s desk. Email him NOW to #SignSB961 at walksf.org/sb961. California can lead in taking on dangerous speeding. 350 Sacramento ActiveSGV America Walks Bike East Bay BikeLA Silicon Valley Bike Coalition

Athens is one of the world's best references for great city building, but not for the reasons you might think. While it's home to some of the most important works of Classical Architecture, the city's average blocks are more easily emulated, and just as worthy.

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Speed is the leading cause of severe and fatal crashes. For every mile per hour faster a driver goes, so do the chances of a deadly crash. Intelligent Speed Assistance has the potential to save so many lives. Make sure California Governor hears our calls to #SignSB961 by sending him

Two years ago, facing fiscal woes, a school district in St. Louis, MO cut bus service to elementary school students living within 1 mile of school. They called it the "no transportation zone." And in theory, it made sense.🧵