Originally published on SWEEP’s Livewire by Will Toor Transportation Ranks 1st in Emissions that Cause Climate Change The old adage, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” applies to transportation planning. When Congress passed MAP-21, a reauthorization of federal transportation legislation, it directed the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to set … [continued]
The Netherlands rouses many bicycle advocates (as well as those who love good mass transit and walking), with some of the world’s best-rated urban planning. Perhaps the USA is finally catching their drift. Americans will find more free-wheeling liberty encouraged by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with inclusion of protected bicycle lanes in the new FHWA “Separated … [continued]
The Federal Highway Administration just released a new report to help communities that are considering bike-sharing programs. The report is a go-to guide for those looking to get such programs off the ground. The report outlines twelve planned and existing bike-sharing systems from around the U.S., in order to … [continued]
