Safer Streets Initiative

U.S. DOT Offers Guidance for Bike and Pedestrian Funding

Planning for new pedestrian and bike projects in your community? The federal government recently released a report providing guidance on the Safer People, Safer Streets Initiative.

August 22, 2015 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

Vancouver Protected Bike Lane

New from the Federal Highway Administration: Guidelines for Separated Bike Lanes

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on May 18 announced new guidelines for the planning and design of separated bike lanes.

May 19, 2015 - Federal Highway Administration

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.