Sidewalks and other active transportation infrastructure are getting upgrades in three Montana communities from the Montana Department of Transportation. [Above photo by the Montana DOT] In the towns of Bridger
A new microtransit program funded by the North Carolina Department of Transportation is experiencing strong ridership across its service area; signaling early success for an on-demand public transit service only
The Maryland Department of Transportation recently issued a new Statewide Transportation Trails Strategic Plan that will help map out a “safe, accessible, and connected trail network” for communities across the
The “Nobody Trashes Tennessee” littler prevention campaign spearheaded by the Tennessee Department of Transportation received six awards from the Nashville Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America or PRSA.
The Washington State Department of Transportation recently issued a total of $15.8 million to support 15 active transportation projects statewide via its Sandy Williams Connecting Communities Program or SWCCP, named
A regional planning initiative led by the Centralina Regional Council in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Integrated Mobility Division recently earned national recognition for its work to
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently broke ground on the Lawrence Manchester Rail Corridor or LMRC improvement project that seeks to turn part of an abandoned rail line into an
The Hawaii Department of Transportation has partnered with four island counties to help deliver a dozen all-electric, zero-emission buses that are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than
The Maine Department of Transportation is filling the gap – literally – to help active transportation advocates complete a 16-mile multi-purpose trail for pedestrians and bicyclists in southern Maine. [Above
The Colorado Department of Transportation has published a draft of an updated Statewide Active Transportation Plan that seeks to beef up safety and convenience for pedestrians, bicyclists, and others engaged
In 2018, the Washington State Department of Transportation improved two intersections along State Road 500 in Vancouver, WA, reducing crashes by 70 percent – but those safety changes left some
The Vermont Agency of Transportation – known as “VTrans” – seeks grant applications for infrastructure projects that improve access and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians. [Above photo by VTrans] The
Hoosiers spoke, the Indiana Department of Transportation listened, and now there are another 187 miles in the U.S. Bicycle Route System or USBRS portfolio of roads, multi-use paths, and bike
This summer, the Ohio Department of Transportation will help distribute roughly 13,000 bicycle helmets to children statewide via the “Put A Lid On It” campaign – a statewide effort to
The Maryland Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for up to $2 million worth of grant funding for bicycle infrastructure projects through May 26 statewide. [Above photo by Maryland
The Michigan Department of Transportation is currently seeking public input on a draft of its North Region Active Transportation Plan, which will highlight current and proposed nonmotorized connections throughout the
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently revealed the winners of 2024-2025 “Bike Rack Grants,” awarded via its Safe Routes to School or SRTS Program. Now in its second year, this
The Kansas Department of Transportation recently published its first ‘Safe Routes to School’ or SRTS Strategic Action Plan; a blueprint for helping more students statewide walk, bike, and roll to
The Minnesota Department of Transportation recently noted that 10 cities statewide are receiving grants via its Active Transportation Planning Assistance program to help them increase the number of residents walking
The Washington State Department of Transportation is launching a new program in April designed to make electrically-powered bicycles or “e-bikes” more affordable to state residents. [Above photo by WSDOT] WSDOT’s
The Oregon Transportation Commission recently approved 28 Safe Routes to School projects, with a total investment exceeding $31 million, to help make travel safer for students within a two-mile radius of
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is going to use federal grant funds to help the town of Wake Forest design and build a “mobility hub,” which will serve as
The Federal Highway Administration recently issued $44.5 million in grants to 14 projects in 13 states and Puerto Rico via its Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program or ATIIP. [Above image
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation added roughly 15 miles of new shared use paths in 2024; expanding multimodal connectivity and opportunities for recreation statewide while also enhancing pedestrian and bicyclist
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently released its “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 5th Edition,” which provides information on the planning, design, and operation
The Hawaii Department of Transportation recently completed construction of the $15.7 million Leeward Bikeway; a dedicated bikeway within the former Oahu Railway & Land Company right-of-way between Philippine Sea Road
The Federal Transit Administration recently awarded nearly $10.5 million in grants to support the development and preservation of affordable housing near public transit in communities across the country. [Above photo
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is distributing more than $36 million in Transportation Alternatives Program or TAP funding to 43 local projects that encompass sidewalks, safe-routes-to-school, pedestrian and bicycle trails,
To making crossing the street easier for those with disabilities, the Utah Department of Transportation is installing radar-enabled crosswalk buttons at select intersections statewide. [Above photo via Utah DOT] Specifically,
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently issued nearly $3 million via its new Transportation Management Associations or TMA grant program to support 18 projects that encourage alternative transportation options, reduce
The Maryland Department of Transportation is currently developing what it calls a “landmark action plan” to improve and expand trail connectivity statewide. The agency said this plan will guide future
The Utah Department of Transportation is using Light Detection and Ranging or LiDAR technology as a design tool to improve safety at intersections, specifically for pedestrians and bicyclists. [Above image
The North Carolina Department of Transportation recently adopted a new traffic signal policy that aims to boost pedestrian safety. [Above photo by NCDOT] The new NCDOT policy states that, as
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently outlined in a blog post how it helped transform an old railroad line and bridge in the city of Dixon, IL, into a trail
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is making travel near one of the nation’s most popular national parks a little easier for drivers, bicyclists, pedestrians, and people with disabilities. [Above photo
The Texas Department of Transportation is developing a Statewide Active Transportation Plan or SATP to gather recommendations for improving bicycling, walking, and rolling conditions across the Lone Star state. [Above
The latest “Talking Michigan Transportation” podcast – produced by the Michigan Department of Transportation – interviewed Julie Clark, chief executive officer for the Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation or TART Trails advocacy
The Utah Department of Transportation recently issued nearly $95 million to support 19 trail projects – including the construction of new paved trails as well as funding for planning efforts
The Utah Department of Transportation unveiled its 2024 construction plan, which encompasses 209 projects with a total value of $2.74 billion. Many of those projects include critical active transportation components,
Eight cities across Minnesota are set to receive grants from the Active Transportation Planning Assistance program, which is managed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. [Above photo by the Minnesota
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation noted it built and opened approximately 20 miles of shared use paths in 2023, while also expanding multimodal connectivity and opportunities for recreation statewide as
This article first appeared on the Electric School Bus Initiative website As more electric school buses hit the road, district officials and school transportation providers are deciding how these new
The second episode of a four-part Environmental Technical Assistance Program or ETAP podcast series focuses on the crucial connections required between planners, policymakers, and local communities in order to make
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is helping support – in concert with various federal, state, and local agencies – the new “Gotham Greens” off-road multi-use path along the Woonasquatucket
The Colorado Department of Transportation recently completed a Revitalizing Main Streets or RMS grant project in partnership with the City of Leadville and the Leadville Main Street Program or LMSP
The Michigan Department of Transportation is making it easier for Michigan residents to catch a ride on a bus, rideshare, bicycle, or scooter through its Michigan Mobility Wallet Challenge, a
The Connecticut Department of Transportation recently implemented new “Complete Streets” design criteria that the agency plans to incorporate into all of its surface roadway projects going forward. [Above image via
The Kansas Department of Transportation recently released its new 2023-2025 bicycle map, which incorporates more than simply listing bike-friendly pathways across the state. [Above image by Kansas DOT] “The revised
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation recently helped provide some $11.6 million in funding through the MassTrails Grant Program to support 68 trail improvement projects statewide. [Above photo via MassDOT] Those projects seek
The Adventure Cycling Association recently announced major expansions to the U.S. Bicycle Route System or USBRS, including three completely new routes and a connection from Alaska to the lower 48
Many cities are turning to speed limiters for electric scooters to address concerns about rider safety and conflicts with pedestrians, according to new study conducted by the Insurance Institute for
Researchers at the University of Alabama Birmingham recently unveiled a new smartphone-based application called “StreetBit” that uses Bluetooth beacon technology to prevent pedestrians from becoming distracted while navigating road crossings. [Above photo
A revised active transportation plan or ATP recently issued by the Kansas Department of Transportation seeks to boost walking, bicycling, safe wheelchair use, skateboarding, and non-motorized vehicle mobility options across
Could “happiness” become a Key Performance Indicator or KPI tracked by state departments of transportation very soon? [Above photo by the Minnesota DOT] Dr. Yingling Fan, professor of urban and
The West Virginia Department of Transportation recently issued $9.7 million worth of Transportation Alternatives and Recreational Trails Program grants to fund 38 projects in 22 counties across the state. [Above
The Oregon Department of Transportation recently unveiled a website that tracks how the state’s public agencies are collectively reducing greenhouse gas or GHG emissions across Oregon. [Above photo by the
The Colorado Department of Transportation recently issued $617,400 in grants to support 12 local mobility programs across the state – helping cities and towns reduce traffic congestion while offering residents
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is working on its first-ever active transportation plan – a policy toolkit that can be used internally and by Oklahoma counties and towns as engineers
The Rails-to-Trails Conservancy or RTC recently launched a new national effort aimed at creating a “new community” where public leaders, advocates, and transportation professionals can come together to advance the
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Chicago Department of Transportation recently signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will help “streamline and accelerate” the deployment of safety measures
Governor Kathy Hochul (D) (above) recently signed a legislative package so the New York Department of Transportation can boost support for municipal “Complete Streets” projects. [Above photo by the New
In an effort to curb rising pedestrian and bicyclist fatality numbers, as well as foster less carbon-intensive forms of mobility, the Texas Department of Transportation is making roughly $250 million
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently issued a new version of its “Complete Streets” roads and highways manual; a revision that represents the first update in more than 20 years to
The Tennessee State Parks received the Project Excellence Award from the Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals for its “Tires to Trails” conducted in collaboration with the Tennessee Department of Transportation,
The Oregon Department of Transportation is seeking applications for its new Innovative Mobility Micro-Grants. The $5,000 grants are the first project to come forward from the $20 million Innovative Mobility Program,
The Adventure Cycling Association is hosting a webinar in November entitled “Successful U.S. Bicycle Route System Designation for Transportation Professionals” for state department of transportation executives and managers. [Above photo
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, along with other state and local officials, recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony (seen above) for the Putnam Bridge Trail Connections between Wethersfield and Glastonbury across
A team of Utah State University researchers recently explored how to use the state’s network of historic canal trails as an active transportation solution. That study is poised to help
Three new U.S. Bicycle Routes in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Delaware, along with the realignment and extension of additional routes through Indiana and Michigan, have added more than 650 miles to
The Washington State Department of Transportation recently unveiled its complete statewide active transportation plan to address what Governor Jay Inslee (D) called “multiple challenges” facing the state. [Above photo by
The Georgia Department of Transportation and North Carolina Department of Transportation recently issued millions in grants to support a variety of alternative transportation projects across their respective states. [Above photo
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently released the second edition of the Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities. This new and completely
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Council on Active Transportation is planning to implement a “research roadmap” finalized in July to “prioritize and categorize” state DOT pedestrian
EEAs recognize outstanding transportation projects, processes, and organizations that incorporate environmental stewardship into the planning and project development processes using FHWA funding sources.
Over the next two years, the Oregon Department of Transportation plans to install more than two dozen new rectangular rapid flashing beacons – known as pedestrian-activated beacons – to help
A number of state departments of transportation are pushing ahead with projects that support “active transportation” activity; a catch-all term that refers to infrastructure development that supports pedestrian, bicycling, and
In late August, the New York State Department of Transportation completed work on two projects that enhance safety for pedestrians along the 90-mile corridor of State Route 25 and portions
The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Office of Highway Safety has launched a new campaign to raise awareness about a new statewide pedestrian safety law that goes into effect on October
The New Mexico Department of Transportation recently adopted a five-year pedestrian safety plan that focuses on reducing pedestrian fatalities statewide, making infrastructure improvements, launching informational pedestrian safety campaigns, plus change
In April 2021, AASHTO’s Center for Environmental Excellence — in partnership with the Committee on Safety, the Council on Active Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration — hosted a three-day peer exchange on active transportation safety.
The Adventure Cycling Association and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials announced the designation of 18 new bicycle routes in five states, adding 2,903 miles to U.S.
The Utah Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback through August 28 on the agency’s overall Active Transportation Plan, so it can “better understand” the community’s needs for more bike
The Ohio Department of Transportation has unveiled a bicycling and pedestrian “framework” to advance statewide development of active transportation over the next five years. [Above photo by the Ohio DOT]
Reducing fatalities among pedestrians and improving safety for all travelers is the focus of a new statewide safety campaign launched by the Minnesota Department of Transportation. [Above photo by the
The New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are co-hosting the state’s first ever trails summit to demonstrate opportunities to create robust trail networks
The Minnesota Department of Transportation released its first Statewide Pedestrian System Plan on May 26 – a plan that provides policy and investment guidance to improve places where people walk
The Washington State Department of Transportation recently made its new “Washington State Active Transportation Plan, 2020 and Beyond: Part 1” available online as part of its efforts to support more
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is now accepting applications from municipalities across the state for its 2021 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative, which seeks to support the development
While a new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association showed pedestrian fatalities trended up in the first half of 2020, the report also noted how several state-directed efforts are successfully improving
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]International bicycle sharing service Lime Bike is planning to invest $50 million in new electric-powered bicycles or “e-bikes” as well as an expansion of its network in the United States
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Florida Department of Transportation is kicking off its celebration of Florida Bicycle Month this March by highlight its online resources for bicycle safety and its ongoing commitment to spend $100
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is reaching out to communities and partner agencies to ensure that all new road projects address a broad range of needs, ranging from bicycle
An effective way to address obstacles to bicycle and pedestrian accommodation is to go out and look for them. That was the lesson the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) learned
In a unique partnership, the Georgia Department of Transportation is allowing use of public land along a major highway in Atlanta to be converted to a bustling green space that
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is building support for bicycling programs across the state through a grass-roots program to help communities with bicycle planning and promoting active transportation. The
A focus on pedestrian safety and the benefits of walking can be seen throughout Hawaii thanks to the nation’s first Statewide Pedestrian Master Plan adopted by the Hawaii Department of
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