Pedestrians

Portland Goes Car-Free, For a While

For six hours this Sunday, streets in North Portland will be off-limits to cars.

18 June 2008 - 1:00pm

The Oregonian

NYC To Experiment With Car-Free Zone

In an effort to increase livability, New York City will test a 6.9 mile car-free corridor during the month of August.

17 June 2008 - 2:00pm

The New York Times

A Laser Light Show in the Crosswalk

Will laser-projected pedestrians make crossing the street safer in South Korea?

30 May 2008 - 5:00am

Streetsblog

Streets May Become Temporary Recreational Spaces in San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom is considering a plan to temporarily close down certain streets to car traffic, creating public space for pedestrians -- similar to the successful Ciclovia that takes place weekly in Bogota, Colombia.

25 May 2008 - 5:00am

The Examiner

Keeping Construction Projects From Blocking Sidewalks

One Philadelphia councilman wants his city to follow the lead of more pedestrian-friendly New York and ensure that construction projects don't interfere with sidewalks.

13 April 2008 - 1:00pm

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Michael Lewyn

Why Liability Concerns Should Not Prevent Pedestrian-Friendly Streets

Tue, 04/08/2008 - 06:39

American commercial streets are often designed almost exclusively for cars; streets are often as many as eight or ten lanes wide, lengthening pedestrian trips and encouraging motorists to drive at speeds unsafe for pedestrians.

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