Remove the statewide minimum speed limit (or drop it to 10mph) and let cities decide where and how to implement #StreetsForPeople, which, in the way that's been done successfully across Europe, acknowledge that humans have a fundamental right to exist in public space, and that #CarsAreGuests

Global Designing Cities Initiative is hiring a remote capacity building associate to coordinate and support the development and delivery of learning experiences for local leaders and communities focused on transforming streets. Apply by June 30.

https://globaldesigningcities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260401_Internal-Job-Announcement_-PA_Capacity-building-1.pdf

#urbanism #urbanplanning #StreetsForPeople #CapacityBuilding #GlobalDesigningCities

For 7 weeks, a 5-block long “segment of Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver will be completely closed to all vehicles for its transformation into the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone, coinciding with the 2026 FIFA World Cup.” Via @[email protected] It’s a good start. #StreetsForPeople

Seven-week Granville Street ro...
Seven-week road closure of Granville Street in Downtown Vancouver begins next week for FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone

TransLink buses will use Howe and Seymour streets as detours.

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But London is taking this to even higher levels of #StreetsForPeople and creating entire neighborhoods that are car-lite. Making the streets far safer and lowering air and noise pollution And it's picked up steam since 2020 madeby.tfl.gov.uk/2020/12/15/l...

Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: wh...
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: what, why and where?

Discover everything you need to know about London's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.

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@akshatrathi.bsky.social Banning those lead additives wasn't the end of the story... it was reducing air pollution from motor traffic that got me into cycling, back in 1980-something #waroncars #mumsforlungs #streetsforpeople
Language matters. #UrbanTruth #StreetsForPeople
Love this. Need more #StreetsForPeople in every Boston neighborhood, not just the tourist areas

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Look what happens to cities when you create #StreetsForPeople: community, culture, vibes, memories #CarLiteBoston @[email protected]

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:pg2goam3sd7vm5iehh42sr4m/post/3mlyqzi67gc27
I wish @[email protected] would understand the connection between #StreetsForPeople and #VisionZeroBoston She's fighting street redesigns that save lives but also create street life and invigorate communities. Look at this success story in Chattanooga, TN www.instagram.com/reel/DU0_yZq...

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Strong Towns on Instagram: "Most people see a bike lane. But we see: slower traffic, safer streets, room for small businesses, space for community life. Design is never just about movement. It shapes what’s possible."

19K likes, 237 comments - strong_towns on February 16, 2026: "Most people see a bike lane. But we see: slower traffic, safer streets, room for small businesses, space for community life. Design is never just about movement. It shapes what’s possible.".

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