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WEBINAR: From Dangerous By Design to Walkable Streets – Addressing America’s Road Safety Challenges

Madlyn McAuliffe — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:13 +0000

Join our webinar to hear about the latest Dangerous By Design report and learn how we can address America's road safety challenges.

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“Quick Builds Got You Seeing Spots?” Reimagining Safe Intersections in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Madlyn McAuliffe — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:47:31 +0000

You may be seeing spots through the quick-build projects intended to make intersections in Bowling Green, Kentucky, safer for everyone.

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Walkability Wins Part Fifty: Quick-Builds for Walkable Intersections

Madlyn McAuliffe — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:52 +0000

Here are some of the latest Walkability Wins — because safe streets aren’t up for debate! As a reminder, Walkability Wins has moved to every other month. We encourage you to send your community’s “wins” as they happen to social@americawalks.org! Kansas City, Missouri Following crashes in Kansas City that resulted...

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Spotlight on Success: Creating A More Walkable Costa Mesa, California

Madlyn McAuliffe — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:32:30 +0000

This blog follows the success story of how Costa Mesa, California, is taking action to build a more walkable community, an effort spearheaded by Arlis Reynolds, Costa Mesa City Councilmember, Walking College fellow (2019), and current chair of the America Walks Board of Directors. If you needed to buy a...

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Talking Sidewalks: Why They’re Important, How They’re Overlooked, and What To Do About It

Madlyn McAuliffe — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:03:01 +0000

Quick-build demonstration projects are effective ways to engage the community on street safety challenges. Read our latest how-to.

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It’s Just Unhinged: A Federal Transportation Policy Update

Madlyn McAuliffe — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:05:25 +0000

Our latest update on federal transportation policy.

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Spotlight on Success: A Boulevard Built for People – Community Ideas Driving Change in San Diego

Madlyn McAuliffe — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:51:34 +0000

This blog follows the success story of the El Cajon Boulevard Safety Improvements Workshop hosted in San Diego, California, a project led by Bike San Diego and made possible by a Community Change Grant. Every day, students, families, and workers travel along El Cajon Boulevard hoping they’ll make it safely...

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Paint, Posts & Planters: A How-To for Traffic Calming Quick-Build Projects

Madlyn McAuliffe — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:59:39 +0000

Quick-build demonstration projects are effective ways to engage the community on street safety challenges. Read our latest how-to.

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WEBINAR: What Will It Take To Be A “Sidewalk Nation”?

Madlyn McAuliffe — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:28:40 +0000

Join our webinar to learn how to use quick-build demonstration projects to build community support for permanent solutions

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Meet the 2026 Arkansas State Walking College Fellows

Madlyn McAuliffe — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0000

America Walks is pleased to introduce the 2026 Arkansas State Walking College graduates.

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Walkability Wins Part Forty-Nine: Safer Walking, Biking & Movement for Everyone

Madlyn McAuliffe — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:13:32 +0000

Here are some of the latest Walkability Wins — because safe streets aren’t up for debate! As a reminder, Walkability Wins has moved to every other month. We encourage you to send your community’s “wins” as they happen to social@americawalks.org! Oklahoma Members of the Sequoyah County Physical Activity and Nutrition...

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Welcome to the America Walks Board, Heyden Black Walker!

Madlyn McAuliffe — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:26:00 +0000

America Walks welcomes Heyden Black Walker, walkability and safety advocate, to the Board of Directors

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