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Could a historic Sacramento corridor hold the key to solving the region's housing crisis?

Ryan Lillis

July 27, 2023 |

Sacramento Bee |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Sacramento, California

After decades of planning and development, Sacramento’s R Street corridor went from an area full of abandoned warehouses to a flourishing, walkable neighborhood. The city planners’ prioritization of building high-density housing, bringing in new businesses, ensuring access to a light rail transit line, and safe, pedestrian-friendly streets helped this project succeed.

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The River Walk transformed San Antonio. Could Panther Island do the same for Fort Worth?

Haley Samsel

July 09, 2023 |

Fort Worth Report |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

A grassroots campaign to build out a river walk with walkable commercial and residential districts boosted economic development while improving flood control in San Antonio, Texas.

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Pedalear en la selva de concreto: la Bogotá que se mueve diariamente en bicicleta

Greace Vanegas

June 25, 2023 |

El País |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Colombia, Bogotá

Bogotá ha construido más de 600 kilómetros de ciclorrutas en menos de dos décadas, y se han cuadruplicado los viajes en bicicleta como resultado de la suma entre un papel activo de la ciudadanía y la voluntad política.

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This Evolving 3,000-Mile-Long Park Is Already Improving Cities Along Its Path

Ashira Morris

April 10, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Durham, North Carolina

The East Coast Greenway is a car-free trail network under development along the East Coast of the United States. The project organizers work with cities along the planned path to build the infrastructure and find funding. The goal is to connect Calais, Maine, and Key West, Florida.

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They Built 335 Miles Of Bike Lanes In 24 Months

Lucas Grindley Yasmin Garaad

February 15, 2023 |

Next City |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States

The Final Mile project built 335 miles of bike lanes across five U.S. cities in 24 months to provide more transportation options outside of driving cars and make bike riding more accessible, thus addressing the urgent climate crisis, equitable access to goods and services and public health.

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How E-Bike Rebates Will Make Cycling Safer

David Zipper

February 09, 2023 |

Bloomberg CityLab |

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Response Location: United States, Denver, Colorado

When the city of Denver offered rebates to residents who purchased a new electric bike or e-cargo bike, more than 5,000 people took advantage of the offer, which reportedly helped the city replace roughly 100,000 car miles.

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Are Bike Buses The Future Of School Transportation?

Wyatt Gordon

February 07, 2023 |

Next City |

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Response Location: United States, Arlington, Virginia

Parents and teachers are organizing bike buses as a healthier, social alternative to school buses and parent drop-offs. In this activity, chaperones lead groups of students to school on bikes.

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As Climate Money Pours In, Some Urban Freeways May Disappear

Edgar Mendez

February 02, 2023 |

Reasons to be Cheerful |

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Response Location: United States, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Park East freeway teardown was completed 20 years ago and opened up 24 acres of prime real estate that has since seen increased property values, more space for pedestrians and recreation and has generated over $1 billion in private investment. The teardown has also resulted in less vehicle emissions in the area and further development and revitalization of the surrounding neighborhoods. Now, other areas in the city are turning to the success of the Park East teardown to inspire more freeway removals.

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How to build a better bike-share program

Gabriela Aoun Angueira

January 20, 2023 |

Grist |

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Response Location: United States, New Orleans, Louisiana

A community-led nonprofit restarted New Orleans’ bike-sharing program Blue Bikes with a focus on affordability and equity after a for-profit company ended it during the pandemic. The founders used the bike stands and tools left behind from the original program, the city provided spaces for the bike racks, and the funders provided money for a fleet of bicycles.

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How a South Sudanese Village Lured Government with $7 Contributions to Gravel a Flooded, Muddy Road

Richard Sultan

December 05, 2022 |

TIME of the World |

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Response Location: South Sudan, Lokwilili

To remedy poor road conditions, village leaders rallied community members to contribute about $7.5 each to raise funds to gravel a local road. With the road fixed, it no longer floods to unsafe levels, making it almost impassable, thus improving driving and living conditions for those in the village.

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