EUGENE - Another vital connection for those who walk, bike and ride is complete, and now it’s time to celebrate. The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) and City of Eugene are holding a joint ceremony and ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the…
Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Formally Adopted
SALEM – The Oregon Transportation Commission last week adopted the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, an important document that creates a framework…
Arup Completes Elizabeth Quay Pedestrian Bridge in Perth
Arup has completed the Elizabeth Quay pedestrian bridge. The pedestrian bridge spans from the western Williams Landing and the new island in the east,…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Announces Over 85 Cities Have Signed Up for “Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets”
WASHINGTON, DC, Feb. 24, 2015—Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx announced that more than 85 cities have signed up so far to participate in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s “Mayors’ Challenge for Safer People and Safer Streets.”…
NCDOT Launches New WalkBikeNC Website Featuring Online Mapping Tool for State Bike Routes
RALEIGH—The N.C. Department of Transportation has launched a new website for Walk Bike NC, a statewide plan for improving pedestrian and bicycle mobility. WalkBikeNC.com provides many features, including digital information from the plan and a new…
U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Announces New Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced a new initiative to reduce the growing number of pedestrian and bicyclist injuries and fatalities through a comprehensive approach that addresses infrastructure safety, education, vehicle safety and…
Crowdsourced Maps Aim to Improve Pedestrian Safety
Online crowdsourcing maps with Shareabouts are a good way to engage residents in identifying problematic pedestrian locations. Each board can have its own map, open for anyone to identify intersections where they feel unsafe or see others at risk. Residents…
