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News Archive : 2011 : December
Watch Out for Santa Crossing Las Vegas Streets
December 21, 2011
According to a Dec. 20th FOX5 story, “Police officers Tuesday won’t make it too hard for motorists to see them cross streets. Authorities will don red Santa suits to make sure drivers adhere to pedestrian safety rules and allow these Jolly Old foot movers to cross the street. The operation setup by Las Vegas Metro police’s traffic safety bureau is the recent crosswalk event in which officers remind drivers safety rules when it comes to crosswalks. Last month, Metro officers donned turkey suits while crossing crosswalks as part of a campaign leading up to Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, the events are in response to the rash of deadly automobile-pedestrian collisions that has run rampant over the fall months…”
Complete Streets Amendment Update
December 15, 2011
Thanks to everyone who worked hard to gain support for a Complete Streets amendment in the Commerce committee. The amendment offered by Senator Begich and amended by Sen. Thune received unanimous support in committee this morning. The entire bill was passed on a party-line vote. We’ll have more details on next steps soon.
Now is Our Chance! Senate Considers Safe and Complete Streets Amendment
December 12, 2011
This Wednesday, December 12, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will consider an amendment offered by Alaska Senator Mark Begich to provide safe and adequate accommodations for all users in all federally-funded street projects. This means safer roads for everyone, including those who walk, bike, ride transit, or drive cars. This is a Safe and Complete Streets Amendment!
If your Senator is a member of this Committee, we need you to voice your support for the Senator Begich amendment to S. 1950, “safety for motorized and non-motorized users.“ A list of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation members, further explanation of the amendment and E-MAIL ACTION language follows. For more talking points about Complete Streets, click here.
Slow Zones Get Movement in NYC
New York City DOT has a program that allows neighborhood groups to apply for a ‘slow zone’ to reduce speeds to 20 mph on residential streets. Read more.
Mapping the Consequences of Our Auto Addiction
December 9, 2011
Leave it to the Brits to create an incredible tool for examining America’s own crisis of traffic fatalities. Behold this somber map, made by ITO World, a UK-based transportation information firm. Each dot on the map is a traffic-related death. The entire eastern United States is blanketed with them. Read more at DC.Streetsblog.
“Designing Healthy Communities” Airs on Public TV Early 2012
December 6, 2011
In his 4-part TV series, Dr. Richard Jackson shows us that sprawl isn’t just ugly – it’s killing us. With gas prices sky-high and obesity at epidemic levels, now is the time to confront the bad design decisions of the past half-century that have resulted in unsafe streets, declining public health and entrenched social inequities. Stay tuned and find out more.
EPA’s 2011 Award for Smart Growth Achievement: Normal, IL
December 5, 2011
The Uptown Normal, IL traffic roundabout doesn’t just safely manage traffic flow, it also brings together residents in an attractive public space, diverts thousands of gallons of untreated stormwater away from a creek, and contributes to the town’s economic development. The roundabout serves as a central civic space for Normal, which had previously lacked a true town center. Learn more about it here.
Every Body Walk! Free App Gets Us Moving
December 2, 2011
Every Body Walk! is committed to getting Americans up and moving. The free Every Body Walk! app enables you to personalize your walking plan, connect with walking communities, learn about the latest fitness trends and tips and more. Get connected and get walking!
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