Africa has the highest road fatality rate globally, with 246,000 deaths annually. One contributing factor are the thousands of cars—often 15 to 20 years old—that enter the used auto market each year.
This compact city approach encourages the development of local areas within walking distance of residents' homes to access public transport, public open space, and facilities and services for daily living.
Denise W. Barreto, Chief Equity and Engagement Officer at the Chicago Transit Authority observes Transit Equity Day by highlighting the urgent need for public advocacy to address significant transit funding challenges.
TransitCenter showcases a pilot program that created a dedicated bus and bike lane on a busy corridor between Boston's Rossendale Village and Forest Hills.
Infill housing can encourage active neighborhoods that allow people to age in place, live in vibrant communities, access housing for all levels of income and much more.
Learn about how Collingswood, a designated NJ Transit Village community, and its partners, used a pop-up (pilot) streetscape project on Atlantic Ave to address pedestrian safety concerns and to advance its Complete Streets goals.
In many places, zoning forms the basis of what can and can't be built. This video goes through the elements of the zoning, describes its pros and cons, and explains how to influence changes in local zoning code.
