NACTO Executive Director Ryan Russo's two-year tenure is marked by expanded member value, landmark guidance, and a stronger national voice for cities. nacto.org/latest/nacto...

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Ryan Russo to conclude a two-year tenure marked by expanded member value, landmark guidance, and a stronger national voice for cities

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Last week, NACTO and @climatemayors.bsky.social sent a letter to Congress on the next long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill. We're asking for key changes that will position U.S. cities to meet the transportation challenges of today, tomorrow, and future generations.

Letter: Build America 250 needs stronger support for cities, say mayors and city transportation officials - NACTO

As Congress drafts the next long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill ahead of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act expiration, NACTO and Climate Mayors are urging Congress to positi...

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A change on a website doesn’t change what works on our streets. That's why NACTO has archived and compiled resources for the five proven safety countermeasures recently removed from the Federal Highway Administration's website. Access the documents: nacto.org/latest/the-e...

The evidence hasn't changed: Proven safety tools continue to be effective best practice - NACTO

NACTO makes available resources related to five proven safety countermeasures that were removed from FHWA website Earlier this month, the Federal Highway Administration pared down its list of proven s...

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Milwaukee is overhauling its bike share system to create a denser network of stations that are right-sized to the community's needs. The City is using free-standing docks that can be arranged into different layouts to install more small stations, closer together. Read more 👇

Densifying docked bike share in Milwaukee - NACTO

Milwaukee’s city-owned and nonprofit-run bike share system, Bublr Bikes, is undergoing its largest transformation since its launch in 2014. Coined “Bublr 2.0”, the initiative will add 800 e-bikes and ...

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We’re excited to welcome Esmeralda Gaton to the NACTO leadership team! Supporting and connecting the NACTO community requires dedicated, visionary leadership—making Esmeralda the perfect fit as our new Director of Engagement. Learn more: nacto.org/latest/esmer...

Esmeralda Gaton joins NACTO as Director of Engagement - NACTO

We’re excited to welcome Esmeralda Gaton to the NACTO leadership team! NACTO’s greatest strength is our network of passionate transportation professionals and city leaders who work every day to transf...

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What started as a low-cost pilot project in Honolulu is now a fully reconstructed roundabout. In 2018, the city used temporary materials to transform a traffic triangle into a roundabout. In 2025, they finalized a full reconstruction that manages stormwater and protects people walking and biking.

Gateway to Kailua: How a new roundabout improved safety and stormwater in Honolulu - NACTO

At the end of 2025, Honolulu’s Department of Transportation Services celebrated the completion of a three-year project: a new roundabout at the gateway to Kailua Beach Park, a popular destination. The...

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In @npr.org today: FHWA has removed bike lanes, speed cameras, and other essential, data-driven safety countermeasures from its official federal guidance on street safety interventions. This list provides shared, national resources to support decision-making.

Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measures

The Federal Highway Administration quietly stripped bike lanes and other safety recommendations from a key list of best practices. Critics say those measures are proven to cut crashes and save lives.

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At NACTO, our work is driven by the people in our community working to make the world kinder. Unfortunately, last week we lost one of our own: Louisa Gag. Louisa, a lifelong resident of Boston, was struck and killed by a truck while riding her bike to work.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation uses half signals where neighborhood routes meet major roads. This intersection control strategy makes crossings safer and keeps traffic low on neighborhood streets. More: https://nacto.org/latest/how-portland-connects-neighborhood-routes-across-busy-roads/

NHTSA is considering adding a rear pedestrian safety metric to federal vehicle safety ratings. The update would indicate whether automatic emergency braking systems can detect a pedestrian behind a reversing vehicle. The proposed test includes dummies modeled after both adults and 2-year-olds.

Over the past decade, Austin has transformed the busy intersection of Springdale Road and Norwood Hill Road, slowing vehicle speeds by 2mph and making the street safer for people walking and biking.  How they did it: https://nacto.org/latest/how-austin-cut-speeds-by-20-mph-near-a-neighborhood-park/

After state-level orders forced the removal of celebratory and affirming rainbow crosswalks, cities have found new ways to recognize their LGBTQ+ communities.

MUST WATCH: Deborah Archer, President of @aclu.org and author of "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality", closed the @nacto.bsky.social conference with a call for true justice in transportation. vimeo.com/1197773920?s...

Closing Plenary - Designing Cities 2026

As our week together wound down, our final gathering of all conference attendees reflected on what it means to plan and deliver equitable transportation networks. Our keynote speaker, Deborah Archer—p...

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Riley’s alma mater, DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, has established a memorial fund in his name. If you would like to make a gift in Riley's honor, you can donate here: givenow.depaul.edu/remembering-....

Remembering Riley O'Neil

Join me and make a gift to DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development

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The NACTO community is mourning a profound loss. Last Friday, Riley O’Neil, a Complete Streets Planner with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), was struck and killed while riding his bike in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

After more than a decade of work, the Better Bike Share Partnership (BBSP) is coming to a close this summer. When BBSP launched in 2014, equitable access was not yet a central focus of many shared mobility systems. Today, it is a defining feature of the industry.

Celebrating 12 years of the Better Bike Share Partnership - NACTO

Over 12 years, the Better Bike Share Partnership helped transform shared mobility through equity-centered policy, partnerships, and community investment. After more than a decade of work, the Better B...

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Less sitting inside, more rolling through the city! Attendees of Designing Cities 2026 had the chance to tour Minneapolis on two wheels during WalkShops, mobile tours of real infrastructure and street design projects. Check out our conference photos: http://nacto.org/designingcities2026-photo

Turns out the people who design your bike lanes are also pretty handy with a screen printing machine! Thanks to the incredible local artists who showed us their craft! Don't miss photos, videos, slides, and more materials from Designing Cities 2026: Minneapolis at nacto.org/designingcities2026.

The NACTO community is mourning a profound loss. Last Friday, Riley O’Neil, a Complete Streets Planner with the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), was struck and killed while riding his bike in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

People took 82 million trips on station-based bike share systems in NACTO member cities in 2025. This is a 6% increase in trips from 2024 (77 million trips) and a 30% increase from 2023 (63 million trips). Read the report: https://tinyurl.com/msuxrz2z

We 💚🚍! Don't miss photos, videos, slides, and more materials from Designing Cities 2026: Minneapolis at nacto.org/designingcities2026.

Our publisher is having a sale! Snag hard copies of the NACTO guides for 50% off with code SPRING50. Shop NACTO books: press.princeton.edu/our-authors/...

Princeton University Press@princetonupress.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Our 50% Off Sale is underway! 🎉 Enjoy 50% off nearly all PUP books (print, ebooks & audiobooks), with code SPRING50 at checkout: press.princeton.edu Some exclusions apply. What's first on your #TBR list? 📚

It's time for the 2026 edition of our favorite photo series: #PlannersPointing at Designing Cities! Check out our full conference photo gallery: http://nacto.org/designingcities2026-photos

Riley O’Neill was an incredible public servant who made our city a safer, more sustainable place. He was a valued colleague who's work touched communities across Chicago. My condolences to Riley’s family, friends, and those at CDOT who worked alongside him. Chicago is grateful for his service.

David Powe@davidpowe.bsky.social · 2mo ago

CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken, but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲 Please spread the word

CDOT lost the best of our team yesterday. We're heartbroken. In memory of Riley O'Neil, please refer to these bike racks as "Riley Racks". He led Chicago's bike parking program for several years. Our hearts are broken, but we want to make sure his legacy lives on 💙🚲 Please spread the word

Our 2026 Designing Cities Conference in Minneapolis provided so many chances for connection! Key takeaways: 💚 Resilience is built on community 👀 Diverse perspectives improve our work 🙌 Celebrate wins, learn from flaws 🤸 Bring joy to the work Read our reflections: https://tinyurl.com/4wbyb8nu

A look at the proposed BUILD America 250 Act: while it continues existing formula programs, it does not adequately address the significant infrastructure funding gaps for cities & transit agencies. Congress still has some time to refine this legislation to truly support local communities.

BUILD America 250 proposes more of the same for federal transportation funding - NACTO

Bill Would Provide Continuity, While Leaving Longstanding Transportation Funding Issues Unaddressed Last week, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee advanced its bipartisan BUILD America...

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Designing Cities #AfterDark @nacto.bsky.social was a solid addition to a great schedule #NACTO26

@nacto.bsky.social after Dark! An awesome celebration of city maintenance!

How’s the Designing Cities going so far? We hope you’re gaining the knowledge, making the connections, and feeling the drive to make cities safer, more inclusive, accessible, and joyful.

Walkshops on bikes! Thanks to @limebreaker.bsky.social @limebike.bsky.social for their support of #NACTO26 @calvinthigpen.com