The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Isn’t a Park Project, It’s a Highway Expansion

NYCDOT is dangling the prospect of "park-like opportunities" in order to advance its latest highway expansion project, but New Yorkers aren't buying it.

End Highway Expansion, News, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMay 3, 2023End Highway Expansion, highways, freeway widening, Parks, parks, New York State, DOT, USDOT, induced demand

Community Rallies to Save a Car-Free Street

After 2.5 years of success, officials in Peekskill, NY, are threatening to open this community gathering place back up to motorized traffic—but locals aren’t taking this threat lying down.

Safe & Productive Streets, Top Story, Community StoriesAsia MieleszkoApril 27, 2023Safe and Productive Streets, Third Places, community, New York State, cars, placemaking

In Conversation With an Expert: Dan Burden of Blue Zones

Blue Zones Director of Innovation and Inspiration Dan Burden talks about challenges exist in changing our built environment, and what stood out in the crash he analyzed on a recent Crash Analysis Studio episode.

Safe & Productive Streets, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoApril 19, 2023Crash Analysis Studio, car crash, Safe and Productive Streets, Pedestrian Safety, pedestrian safety, speed, Speeding, speeding, main street, advocacy

Breaking News: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Stops Work on $15 Billion Turnpike Expansion

Oklahoma’s freeway fighters are resting a little easier this week, having learned that the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is halting all work related to the $15 billion turnpike expansion, ACCESS Oklahoma.

End Highway Expansion, News, Success Story, Top Story, TrendingAsia MieleszkoApril 14, 2023oklahoma, highways, highway spending, End Highway Expansion, success, success stories

Can a Stadium Save Philadelphia’s “Dead Zone”?

This arena promises to revitalize a portion of Philadelphia’s downtown that has been in economic decline. Here’s why locals are skeptical of these promises.

Top StoryAsia MieleszkoApril 11, 2023downtown, stadium, economic development, Economic Development, revitalization, Pennsylvania

Ager Road: Where Complete Streets Fell Short

This “Complete Street” is really a stroad in disguise—and that’s led to some deadly consequences.

Safe & Productive Streets, Top Story, NewsAsia MieleszkoApril 5, 2023Complete Streets, Pedestrian Safety, pedestrian safety, Crash Analysis Studio, Maryland, car crash, bike lanes, Safe and Productive Streets

Attorney General Demands Transparency From Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

Earlier this year, Oklahoma residents took the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to court over a planned $15 billion turnpike expansion. Now, the state's attorney general is weighing in.

News, End Highway Expansion, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 30, 2023oklahoma, End Highway Expansion, highways, freeway widening, Law

Death by Parking

For nearly half a year, this small business owner has been ready to open his coffee shop…but the city is refusing to let him do so, all because of antiquated parking mandates.

End Parking Mandates, Top Story, Community StoriesAsia MieleszkoMarch 29, 2023End Parking Mandates and Subsidies, Parking, small business, local business, parking minimums

For Houston Freeway Fighters, Federal Government’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words

The federal government’s refusal to hold TxDOT accountable for the harm it’s doing in Houston is allowing history to repeat itself—something the current administration pledged it wouldn’t do.

End Highway Expansion, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 28, 2023highways, transportation, Texas, federal government, federal funding, federal transportation bill, Infrastructure, infrastructure bill, infrastructure, infrastructure cost, End Highway Expansion

The Reconnecting Communities Program Isn’t Undoing Highway Expansions—It’s Decorating Them

For some, the Reconnecting Communities Program symbolizes an auspicious reversal of values that have characterized the past 70 years of transportation planning. For others, it's business as usual.

End Highway Expansion, Federal Government, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 23, 2023End Highway Expansion, Louisiana, Oregon, highways, freeway widening, federal funding, federal government, USDOT, DOT, transportation spending

Denver Residents Won’t Be Satisfied Until I-25 Ramp Project Is Officially Canceled

The Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure has expressed interest in abandoning a controversial infrastructure project, but residents are wary of celebrating too soon.

End Highway Expansion, News, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 16, 2023End Highway Expansion, highways, colorado, freeway widening, Infrastructure, Safe and Productive Streets

Advocates Across The State Convene to Un-stroad Louisiana

Strong Towns advocates in Shreveport, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette are coming together to work for safer streets.

Community, Safe & Productive Streets, Top Story, Community StoriesAsia MieleszkoMarch 13, 2023transportation, Louisiana, Shreveport, STROADS

Houstonians Deceived and Displaced

TxDOT is pushing a controversial highway expansion that would displace thousands of residents and destroy hundreds of businesses, churches and homes.

End Highway Expansion, Community, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 8, 2023transportation, DOT, Houston, Texas, highways

State, City DOT Agreement Gives Chicago More Control Over Streets

Conflicting priorities between city transportation departments and their state counterparts is one of the biggest barriers to pedestrian safety improvements. Chicago is taking a step toward mending that relationship.

Safe & Productive Streets, News, Top StoryAsia MieleszkoMarch 2, 2023transportation, Safe and Productive Streets, Illinois, Pedestrian Safety, pedestrian safety, DOT, bikeability, pedestrians, car crash, Safety, safety

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