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Op-ed: Under the Trump administration, safety, equity and sustainability have been sidelined. But planners still have tools — and a duty — to uphold the values that make transportation systems work for everyone. nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Planners have a duty to uphold values that make transportation systems work for everyone. I wrote a piece for @nextcity.org about what transportation planners can do when there’s a direct attack on the priorities and values that matter the most to us. Read more here: nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

The White House is engaging in direct extortion of local and state governments, attempting to force them to change their policies by stopping funding projects that already have signed grant agreements with the federal government.

october is pedestrian safety month! remember: - pedestrians are not inherently hostile to cars. - pedestrians deserve targeted infrastructure improvements. - pedestrian safety is important to prioritize in projects. - there is no safe transportation system that is not pedestrian-friendly.

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Secretary Duffy’s DOT says bike lanes are “not in the public interest” – and is canceling hundreds of millions in grants for biking, walking, and trail projects nationwide. Take action: bikeleague.org/action-center

send this to your favorite state dot safety official!

Safer vehicles mean a safer transportation system. In a world of federal uncertainty, it is time for states to step up to address vehicle safety and get us closer to the goal of zero serious injuries or deaths on our nation’s streets.

excited to have my thoughts published in @usa.streetsblog.org on the implementation of the safe system approach’s safer vehicles.  nhtsa regulated vehicle safety standards in the biden admin. now, states should act to be a leader in creating safer vehicles.  usa.streetsblog.org/2025/09/24/w...

Happy #WorldCarFreeDay!

“The best type of e-bike for replacing car trips is the cargo bike. Cargo bikes are rewiring cities to adapt their infrastructure for more human-centric transportation. And they’re also really fun to ride. Plus: bike bus!” Via @theverge.com

It’s officially World Car Free Day! I made the choice to sell my car in 2022 and never looked back, making me a part of the approximately one-third of Americans who do not drive.

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