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Friday Fun: Delhi announces Raahgiri at the center of week-long Independence...

Raahgiri is promoting sustainable, active transport in India’s capital. Photo by Raahgiri Day, New Delhi/Facebook. Delhi’s government just announced a week of Independence Day celebrations culminating...

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Are streetcars worth the investment?

Streetcars are one of multiple public transport options for cities to consider when investing in sustainable urban mobility. Photo by Sean Davis/Flickr. The Economist recently argued that streetcars...

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São Paulo wins 2014 City/State MobiPrize by empowering citizens and fostering...

São Paulo has improved sustainable mobility through new bike and bus lanes, a revised master plan, and an innovative approach to support developers creating mobility solutions. Photo by Stanley...

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Medellín Metrocable improves mobility for residents of informal settlements

Medellín’s Metrocable is the centerpiece of an inclusive urban upgrading strategy that has improved mobility and economic opportunity, while reducing violence in disadvantaged areas. Photo by...

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Understanding how intersection and signal design impact pedestrian behavior

New research from EMBARQ can improve planners’ understanding of how to design safer intersections for pedestrians. Photo by Nicolae Duduta/EMBARQ. Pedestrians hit by vehicles when crossing on red are...

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Friday Fun: Watch urban growth unfold in these amazing visualizations from...

Rapid urbanization has led to sprawl in cities worldwide, reshaping urban geographies and challenging city governments to plan for growing populations. Photo by Omar Bárcena/Flickr. The NYU Stern...

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By the numbers: Sustainable mobility improves health and road safety

By supporting active transport, planners can limit road crashes and help people to incorporate healthy physical activity into their commute. Photo by Shreyans Bhansali/Flickr. Claudia Adriazola, Health...

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Citizens worldwide calling for bold action on climate change at People’s...

The People’s Climate March – expected to be the largest climate march in history – will bring together a diverse coalition of citizens worldwide to urge leaders to make strong commitments to curb...

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Friday Fun: A dancing traffic signal creates pedestrian-friendly streets in...

A new way to encourage pedestrians not to cross in the face of oncoming traffic: entertain them. Photo via smart/Youtube. If your ‘Don’t Walk’ traffic signal was replaced with a dancing stick figure,...

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Urbanism Hall of Fame: Ken Livingstone makes congestion pricing and transit...

London’s congestion charge and Oyster card system – two key achievements of former Mayor Ken Livingstone – have helped lead a modal shift from car usage to public and active transport. Photo by Jimmy...

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Friday Fun: Is the future for London’s cyclists on the river, the street, or...

Would you be happier commuting on a bike path floating on London’s River Thames? Photo by Chris R/Flickr. TheCityFix recently examined some of the most innovative bicycling infrastructure projects in...

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Friday Fun: Uphill cycling a breeze thanks to this city’s bike escalator

Would you be more likely to bike if the hills in your city had bike escalators? Photo by Miljøpakken/Flickr. Do steep hills prevent you from biking? They don’t have to. The city of Trondheim, Norway,...

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How providing Wi-Fi can increase mass transit ridership

Wi-Fi is becoming increasingly prevalent on transport systems, and could help shift users away from private vehicle use and towards mass transport. Photo by Jens Schott Knudsen/Flickr. The global rise...

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How cities can provide universally accessible mobility services: A Q&A with...

Though progress has been made, cities worldwide must continue to implement universal design solutions that make transport services accessible for disabled persons. Photo by Igor Schutz/Flickr....

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Friday Fun: Dancing zebras for safer streets

This zebra directing traffic is not a joke. It is one of hundreds of city employees saving lives while making streets in La Paz, Bolivia friendlier for pedestrians. Photo via oneillinstituteblog.org....

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Call for submissions: Pitch your ideas for smarter mobility and urban...

Transforming Transportation 2015 is inviting YOU to become a presenter. Share your big ideas for sustainable mobility and urban development in smart cities. Photo by Onny Carr/Flickr. Do you have big...

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Friday Fun: Urban gardening builds strong, cohesive communities

Urban gardens, like the one pictured above in Kibera, Nairobi, allow residents to come together for healthier, happier communities. Photo by Colin Crowley/Flickr. CNN recently described Cape Town,...

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Friday Fun: The bus that goes where you go

Do you ever wish bus routes better fit where you actually want to go? New startups are changing the way routes are designed, and they could be launching a revolution in ‘smart’ bus transport. Photo by...

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Friday Fun: Innovative gift ideas for urban cyclists

Have a biker on your gift list? These products can make urban cycling even more fun. Photo by Luis Hidalgo/Flickr. Happy Thanksgiving TheCityFix readers! For many of you, it is time to begin the search...

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Open for applications: Building Leaders in Urban Transport Planning course

Applications are open for the Building Leaders in Urban Transport Planning course, a hands-on training for national, provincial, and city-level decision makers on key policy issues in urban transport...

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