NACTO
@NACTO
Followers
34K
Following
10K
Media
1K
Statuses
7K
100 North American cities & transit agencies exchanging transportation ideas, insights and practices.
Joined September 2011
"The new NACTO document even put a protected intersection on its cover — a reference, says director of policy and practice Stefanie Seskin, to this edition’s emphasis that cycling infrastructure goes beyond the bike lane.".
bloomberg.com
Inspired by road safety innovations widely used in the Netherlands, several US cities are installing street crossings that can better protect pedestrians and bicyclists.
0
6
18
“The @betterbikeshare Roundtable affirmed the need to center lived experience. It also challenged us to think critically about the language we use—what we mean by ‘justice,’ ‘mobility,’ and ‘community’—and who gets left out when we don’t.”.–Jalonda Hill.
nacto.org
The Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) celebrated the conclusion of its 2024-2025 Transportation Justice Fellowship program earlier this month with a ceremony recognizing this year’s cohort of 11...
0
2
2
RT @DDOTDC: Day 2 of @NACTO's #DesigningCities Conference started strong with a panel on regional partnerships. #DDOTDC Director Sharon Ker….
0
2
0
RT @DDOTDC: Walkshops at @NACTO’s #DesigningCities conference took us straight to the streets to explore how #DDOTDC is reimagining public….
0
1
0
RT @s_AntonioRossi: Great walkshops at @NACTO! Got a close look at the @ride_circuit electric shuttles and the @BunchBikes cargo e-bike lib….
0
3
0
Day 1 of #DesigningCities: Old friends, new faces, clarion calls to action, a reception inside of a repurposed rail car (!), and, of course, #PlannersPointing.
0
2
6
RT @DDOTDC: #NACTO2025 is generating excitement in DC, and our #DDOTDC team is proud to welcome transportation leaders! Hear from our Chief….
0
1
0
What should cities take into consideration when planning and investing in equipment for bikeway sweeping, selecting & trimming vegetation, & winter weather maintenance?. Check out the latest excerpt from NACTO's newly-updated Urban Bikeway Design Guide:
nacto.org
In January, NACTO published the third edition of Urban Bikeway Design Guide, its first update in a decade. The new edition goes beyond a kit of parts to a more complete how-to manual for designing...
1
0
2
When planning a bike network, cities should also make a plan for clearing bike lanes in all weather conditions. Design and policy decisions that prioritize regular bikeway clearing make it possible for people to bike year-round. 📸 @BostonPWD + @seattledot
1
1
14
Signal phasing and timing are core tools for better intersection design. Along bikeways, signal plans should:. > Optimize operations for people biking, walking, and taking transit. > Supplement signal operations with geometric features. Read more:
nacto.org
Header photo: Seattle’s first protected intersection. Credit: Seattle DOT In January, NACTO published the third edition of Urban Bikeway Design Guide, its first update in a decade. The new edition...
2
10
40
How do you design bikeway crossings at unsignalized intersections?. - Evaluate for lane reductions.- Apply roundabout concepts.- Reduce speed and volume.- Identify appropriate intersection control.- Use crossbikes and crosswalks. More:
0
10
39
RT @betterbikeshare: 🎉 Big congrats to our newest group of grantees! We’re excited to keep uplifting projects that engage with people often….
betterbikeshare.org
The funded projects will reach and engage traditionally underserved populations through shared micromobility.
0
1
0
Read more about our six newest members:
nacto.org
Anchorage, Alaska; Cleveland, Ohio; Decatur, Georgia; Mesa, Arizona; New Braunfels, Texas; and Redmond, Washington join network of city transportation agencies
0
0
2
Redmond, Washington adopted a comprehensive safety action plan on April 15 and is already moving forward with two recommended projects: conducting a citywide speed reduction study and making safety improvements along a key multilane transit corridor. @CityOfRedmond @Go_Redmond
1
0
2
New Braunfels, Texas adopted a Street Safety Action Plan in 2024 and has since initiated or completed nine of ten priority safety projects. @CityofNBTX
2
0
1
Mesa, Arizona’s 2050 Transportation Master Plan maps out plans for comprehensive bike and pedestrian networks. Their upcoming Comprehensive Safety Action Plan will identify strategies and projects to reduce transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries. @CITYOFMESA
1
0
1
Decatur, Georgia’s nearly-complete Safe Streets Safety Action Plan aims to enhance roadway safety for all users and eliminate traffic fatalities. @CityofDecaturGA
1
0
1