RIP to civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin. At 15 years old, Claudette refused to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus and was arrested, 9 months before Rosa Parks did the same. Her activism led to the integration of transit in Montgomery and to a movement that changed the U.S.

At a time when the very idea of government and public service is under attack, the collective impact of the NACTO community has never been more essential. Read our 2025 annual report: nacto.org/about/financ...

Happy (?) birthday to the 11th edition of the MUTCD! It’s been two years since the FHWA published the 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, which sets detailed standards for U.S. road markings, speed limits, stop signs, and traffic signals. nacto.org/latest/the-1...

This fall, we invited member agency staff to participate in a training series on putting NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide into practice. 10 takeaways from training hundreds of North America’s bike network builders ⬇️ nacto.org/latest/10-ta...

The popularity of New Orleans' bike share system has outpaced its ability to grow within the current funding structure. Thanks to federal climate grants, the City and its nonprofit bike share operator, Blue Krewe, are laying the groundwork for long-term success. nacto.org/latest/feder...

In other new, Spokane Transit was recently accepted as a transit agency member of @nacto.bsky.social! STA has long benefited from their resources for bus stop design. Membership is next level collaboration. nacto.org/latest/nacto...

NACTO is excited to welcome five new members! Belgrade, MT, and four transit agencies—the Jacksonville Transportation Jacksonville Transportation Authority, @mcdotnow.bsky.social, the Spokane Transit Authority, & the Toronto Transit Commission—have joined our network. nacto.org/latest/nacto...

Columbus OH is showing how cities can deliver federally-funded projects that make a tangible difference. In the year since the NACTO member used SS4A funding for a safety demonstration project, excessive speeding on the corridor is down by 89% and crashes have halved. nacto.org/latest/visio...

Excited to finally get my personal copy of the @nacto.bsky.social Urban Bikeway Design Guide! I'm on a quest to understand how we design the best infrastructure to make biking a safe option for all. Bikes are a critical component of making our cities work for people.

In cities, transportation agencies have long understood that motor vehicle speed plays a key role in fatal and serious crashes. Slowing speeds through design and regulation changes saves lives. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...

We can't lower traffic deaths without lowering speeds. Lower speeds mean safer, more vibrant streets. And healthier, happier cities. apnews.com/article/spee...

The Urban Bikeway Design Guide is more than a kit of parts to design a bike lane: it provides the how-to blueprint for creating a whole bike network for people of all ages and abilities. Starting September 3, NACTO members are invited to in-depth trainings on the guide: nacto.org/events/bike-...

Coming soon to Denver: $75 million worth of new sidewalks! www.governing.com/infrastructu...

"Foundational to having successful delivery by bike programs is having a complete, connected, and comfortable bike network." usa.streetsblog.org/2025/07/30/s...

"The new NACTO document even put a protected intersection on its cover — a reference, says director of policy and practice Stefanie Seskin, to this edition’s emphasis that cycling infrastructure goes beyond the bike lane." www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...

“The Better Bike Share Roundtable affirmed the need to center lived experience. It also challenged us to think critically about the language we use—what we mean by ‘justice,’ ‘mobility,’ and ‘community’—and who gets left out when we don’t.” –Jalonda Hill nacto.org/latest/trans...

So...I am in DC for @nacto.bsky.social #NACTO2025 and this AMAZING video transpired yesterday with a bike bus ride with students. The stars really aligned and it was such an amazing ride! With Coach Clark, @coachbalto.bsky.social @jskstreet.bsky.social & more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb8c...

WalkShops, WalkShops, WalkShops! #DesigningCities

Day 1 of #DesigningCities: Old friends, new faces, clarion calls to action, a reception inside of a repurposed rail car (!), and, of course, #PlannersPointing.

When planning a bike network, cities should also make a plan for clearing bike lanes in all weather conditions. Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to access bike networks year-round. 📸 @boston.gov PWD + @seattledot.bsky.social

Signal phasing and timing are core tools for better intersection design. Along bikeways, signal plans should: > Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit. > Supplement signal operations with geometric features. Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...

How do you design bikeway crossings at unsignalized intersections? - Evaluate for lane reductions - Apply roundabout concepts - Reduce speed and volume - Identify appropriate intersection control - Use crossbikes and crosswalks Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...

🎇Welcome to our six new NACTO members!🎇 Anchorage, Alaska Cleveland, Ohio Decatur, Georgia Mesa, Arizona New Braunfels, Texas Redmond, Washington NACTO’s network empowers cities to share bold ideas, test new approaches, and scale up what works.

When creating better bikeway intersections, start the design process by critiquing the purpose of the intersection within the motor vehicle, transit, bikeway, and pedestrian network. Read the latest excerpt from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...

Protected bike lanes, also known as separated bike lanes, provide a comfortable bike facility for people of all ages and abilities on all types of streets. They are proven tools for safer streets and are essential to every city’s bike network.

Today's Urban Bikeway Design Guide excerpt: Advisory Bike Lanes. They are most common along small residential streets with parking. Motor vehicles operate in yield conditions in a central travel lane & there are dashed bike lanes on each side of the street. Read more: nacto.org/latest/urban...

Meet the Designing Cities 2025 Member Program Committee! Every peer session at the Designing Cities Conference is carefully planned by NACTO staff or one of these nine city practitioners. Read more: nacto.org/latest/meet-...

Motor vehicle volumes and speeds are not fixed. They can be changed through policy and design, resulting in safer streets for all users. Implementing bikeways will increase the comfort of people on bikes and improve safety for all users.

Want to learn more about the third edition of NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide? Next week, the Center for Pedestrian & Bicyclist Safety will host a free webinar about the NACTO and AASHTO bike guide updates. Join us on Wednesday, 4/23 at 2pm ET. Register: www.pedbikesafety.org/webinars

A connected bike network features: > Principal routes that provide connections between neighborhoods and > Neighborhood routes that provide connections within neighborhoods and to principal routes. Read more from the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide: nacto.org/latest/urban...

NACTO is hiring a Senior Manager of Multimodal Design and Programs to provide expertise on street design and technical projects. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of delivering projects and programs at a local transportation department. Apply by 5pm EST 4/14! nacto.org/job/senior-m...

True leadership requires more than just a recognition of the importance of transportation. It requires setting a vision, dedicating resources, laying the groundwork for success, and committing political capital, so that when the work gets tough, projects still get done.

A new White House rule removing NEPA environmental regulations will cause project delay, confusion, and uncertainty. nacto.org/latest/lette...

While headlines are filled with noise, cities need to move forward. We have to keep building the projects, the streets, and the cities we want to see. NACTO is here for it, with a guide to unlocking the full potential of our streets and cities. nacto.org/latest/urb...

New, unpublished guidance from USDOT goes against the will of Congress and millions of city residents by subjecting already-approved local projects to new rounds of review, bureaucracy, and red tape—and potentially canceling projects already underway. nacto.org/latest/state...

Announcing NACTO's newest design guide: the Field Guide to the Flora and Fauna of Urban Streets. From HAWK signals to Armadillo delineators, it gives cities the tools they need to site contextually-appropriate flora and fauna, in an urban and naturalistic setting. nacto.org/latest/field...

On this #TransDayOfVisibility, we're celebrating the contributions and voices of the transgender community. Those in New York might hear one voice in particular every day: Bernie Wagenblast was a voice for the NYC subway for 15 years before coming out as a transgender woman. youtu.be/JPv1R1YJMQQ

Five years ago, the world changed. In just a few short weeks, COVID-19 radically altered daily life. Cities rapidly adapted, changing their streets over the course of days to accommodate social distancing, get essential workers to their jobs safely, and encourage people to get outside.

Want to learn more about the third edition of NACTO's Urban Bikeway Design Guide? April 2 at 3:30 p.m. ET: Join APBP, NACTO's Cary Bearn, and city staff from Seattle, Fort Collins, and @cityofcalgary.bsky.social for a free webinar! Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

As private companies deploy more and more autonomous vehicles on U.S. streets, safety remains a top priority for cities and their residents. That’s why NACTO is emphasizing the critical need for strong local oversight and greater transparency in AV STEP. nacto.org/latest/let...

States determine how most transportation dollars are spent. How state leaders spend today will determine how we get around for decades. The Clean Rides Network is a coalition of 100+ organizations working give Americans more transportation options. 👉 cleanridesnetwork.org

Announcing our Designing Cities 2025 peer sessions! We’ve fleshed out the schedule for the 2025 Designing Cities Conference with two dozen peer sessions—led by practitioners, for practitioners.

ICYMI: Yesterday, I released my conversation with Ryan Russo, Executive Director of the National Association of Transportation Officials (NACTO) about the organization and their exciting new Urban Bikeway Design Guide. www.activetowns.org/2025/03/15/n...

YAY! IT’S PREMIERE DAY Pls tune in today, Fri, Mar 14th at 2 pm EST for my conversation with Ryan Russo, Executive Director of the National Association of Transportation Officials (NACTO) @nacto.bsky.social about the organization and their exciting new Urban Bikeway Design Guide youtu.be/riyBnrNOxBk

NACTO is hiring a Senior Manager of Multimodal Design and Programs to provide expertise on street design and technical projects. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of delivering projects and programs at a local transportation department. Apply by 5pm EST on 3/24 at nacto.org/job-board.

NACTO Board President Michael Carroll (Philadelphia’s Deputy Managing Director for Transportation & Infrastructure) took the stage at the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works last week, advocating for direct federal funding for cities. Here's how it went 👇 nacto.org/latest/nacto...

In 1955, Juanita Abernathy crafted the plan for people to travel—by bike, foot, carpool, and horse—during the Montgomery bus boycott. Planned for one day, it lasted 13 months and resulted in a Supreme Court decision ruling segregated transit unconstitutional. #BlackHistoryMonth

Got my physical copy of the @nacto.bsky.social Urban Bikeway Design Guide today - it’s a beauty!

Don't miss your chance to save on e-book copies of NACTO design guides! (Sorry, the new Urban Bikeway Design Guide isn't $4.99 - but it is 50% off!)

“The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide goes beyond how to draw lines on the pavement and outlines how a shared vision for streets–with true community input–builds trust in government and makes streets better for all residents to be." - @tamikabutler.bsky.social