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Denver, Colorado

Plan for Expanded Road Inconsistent With Denver's Values

The idea of road improvement catering only to cars and congestion didn't pass muster on Quebec Street in Denver. A new plan for the heavily used, but narrow, corridor will prioritize pedestrians, safety, and transit.

December 26, 2019 - Denverite

Biking Los Angeles

L.A. Failing to Reach Vision Zero Goals

The city has seen a rise in car crash deaths since implementing its Vision Zero initiative. Advocates say not enough action is being taken to make streets safer.

May 9, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Crumbling Infrastructure

Detroit to Step Up Street Repaving Work

Perhaps it's a sign of recovery: the city of Detroit will greatly expand the amount of roads it improves over the course of the next year.

May 19, 2017 - Detroit Free Press

Houston's Lower Westheimer Corridor Study Pitches Mobility and Safety Improvements

The infrastructure improvements funded by the ReBuild Houston initiative are moving forward. The latest example, the Lower Westheimer Corridor Study, recently released a concept video to make the case for a suite of roadway improvements.

May 12, 2017 - Houston Chronicle

Georgia Gov. Deal Wants to Spend $10 Billion on Regional Transportation

Commuters in the Atlanta region would benefit most by the $10 billion transportation plan proposed by Governor Nathan Deal.

January 18, 2016 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Driverless Cars: A Boon to the Federal Budget?

The federal government is notorious for putting off road improvements. The good news? If driverless cars become a reality, they can keep putting them off—forever.

February 23, 2014 - Atlantic Cities

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