For now, links to articles from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy, USA Today, and Reuters; others are accessible by clicking on their names or initials below. (GAZA and UKRAINE entries for this date are HERE and HERE.) — MCM

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The power of people near protected bikelanes. From ITDP.  For years, cities and governments have focused on length or number of kilometers as a measure of how comprehensive or impactful their cycling infrastructure is. A new “Atlas” indicates that this approach is outdated. The data shows it’s not just how many kilometers of lanes that makes the most impact—it’s also . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM JAN. 10  ITDP and World Bank report highlights economic and environmental benefits of financing active mobility infrastructure in cities, by David Stubblefield | USA Today  The ITDP and World Bank report, “The Path Less Travelled,” reveals that cycling and pedestrian infrastructure are more cost-effective and quicker to complete than polluting counterparts like highways. Consequently, this . . . READ MORE . . .

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FROM MAY. 8  People over parking: The U.S. cities that are reclaiming their streets, by Amy Nguyen | Reuters  In a small but growing number of cities across the United States, parking reform is gaining momentum. How a city approaches parking is deeply rooted in . . . READ MORE . . .

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MAY BE CONTINUED