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Before and after, downtown Long Beach: What a difference a lane makes. Photo: jericho1ne via Flickr.

Long Beach to Host Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference in 2012

By Sarah Goodyear on Oct 3, 2011 | 3 Comments
The Pro Walk/Pro Bike Conference will be headed to Long Beach, Calif., in 2012.
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David Byrne made a stylish appearance at the kickoff event.

Bike Share Is Coming to New York City!

By Sarah Goodyear on Sep 14, 2011 | 9 Comments
New York City announced its long-awaited bike share program today, and it’s going to be huge. It could change the way people see the city.
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Join Mark Gorton and Ethan Kent for “Fixing the Great Mistake” Today in NYC

By Project for Public Spaces on Jul 12, 2011 | Add Comment
Gorton questions why we have allowed automobiles to transform our streets from vibrant spaces full of play, human interaction and commerce into dangerous, stress-inducing thoroughfares.
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SHRP 2 is moving toward holistic transportation solutions, which might include some of these alterations to make the street more livable. Image from Dan Burden.

Highway Research Moves toward Livable Transportation Solutions

By Megan MacIver on Jun 21, 2011 | 1 Comment
SHRP 2 represents a benchmark moment in the evolution of the transportation establishment toward shared decision-making and livability.
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that fosters a strong sense of place.

Using a Fence to Unite College and Community

By Project for Public Spaces on Jun 9, 2011 | 1 Comment
By using recycled road signs to beautify a chain link fence, this small Pennsylvania town shows how a low-cost, high-impact project can bring the college and the local community together.
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National Center for Bicycling & Walking Now a Program of PPS

By Project for Public Spaces on May 24, 2011 | 12 Comments
NCBW and PPS are pleased to announce a working alliance in pursuit of the idea of building place through transportation.
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Pedestrians and Cyclists enjoying a new perspective of Grand Central Station during Summer Streets, NYC. Credit: Aurash Khawarzad

Using Ciclovia to Plan Your Streets

By Aurash Khawarzad on Apr 8, 2011 | 3 Comments
Ciclovia events can be powerful transportation planning tools to turn streets into public spaces.
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Ed McMahon argues billboards are a form of pollution.

Billboards: the Case for Control

By Project for Public Spaces on Apr 4, 2011 | 4 Comments
McMahon argues that billboards are not only unsightly but also damage community character.
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In Oak Cliff, Texas, community members initiated the process of right-sizing their street by orchestrating a temporary right-sizing event. Photo from Go Oak Cliff

Right-Sizing the Street: Not Just for the DOT Anymore

By Aurash Khawarzad on Mar 30, 2011 | 8 Comments
Communities are realizing that the network of streets permeating their neighborhoods is not sacrosanct territory but public space they can play an active role in planning and shaping.
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Grand Avenue in L.A.: the new Model Street Manual aims to make streets more welcoming for people

A New Model Streets Manual to Rewrite Los Angeles’ “DNA”

By Megan MacIver on Mar 25, 2011 | 4 Comments
L.A. County has begun to rewrite the “DNA” of its streets with a new Model Streets Manual to support improved safety, livability and active transportation options.
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Myrtle Avenue Plaza Community meeting

Community Input Drives New Plans for a Safer, More Welcoming Myrtle Avenue Plaza

By Will Stein on Mar 20, 2011 | Add Comment
NYCDOT opens plans for public review: “...The main purpose is to make the pedestrian experience more enjoyable...”
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Contested bike lane in Prospect Park West. Photo via Flickr by Steven Vance.

Transportation Investments for People, Not Traffic

By Gary Toth on Mar 17, 2011 | 6 Comments
Gary Toth and Sharon Roerty weigh in on the Prospect Park West bike lane lawsuit
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