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08/21/2026

Back-to-school season means more students are walking, biking, and rolling through our communities each day.

Washington, D.C.’s Safe Routes to School program works to make those everyday trips safer and more accessible by supporting improvements around schools, and encouraging students and families to choose active transportation.

It’s a timely reminder that thoughtful street design matters at every age. When the community gets safer crossings, accessible sidewalks, and more predictable routes, students build confidence and independence on their way to and from school and families get greater peace of mind.

Learn more about D.C.’s Safe Routes to School program:
https://srts.ddot.dc.gov/

08/11/2026

This summer marked the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Signed into law on July 26, 1990, the ADA affirmed that accessibility is a fundamental civil right. Over three decades later, its mission remains just as vital: creating communities where everyone can participate, navigate public spaces safely, and live with dignity and independence.

07/10/2026

How safe is your community for people not in cars?

Each year, Smart Growth America analyzes pedestrian safety trends across the United States, highlighting where street design is improving and where more work remains. The 2026 "Dangerous by Design" report reinforces an important takeaway: thoughtful infrastructure and people-centered planning can make a meaningful difference.

Features like accessible crossings, protected bike lanes, curb extensions, and clear pedestrian guidance help create streets that are more predictable and welcoming for everyone.

Explore the full report and its findings:

Smart growth is an approach to community design that connects housing, transportation, and land use to create healthy, prosperous, and resilient neighborhoods.

07/03/2026

What makes a city truly bike-friendly? It starts with designing streets that work for everyone.

PeopleForBikes recently recognized West Hollywood as one of the nation's top-performing cities for biking, highlighting the impact of connected infrastructure, safer street design, and a long-term commitment to active transportation.

Investments in protected bike lanes and well-designed public spaces don't just benefit cyclists. They create more predictable, accessible environments for pedestrians, transit users, and the entire community.

Read the full article to see what West Hollywood is doing right:
https://bit.ly/4p4fl2T

06/30/2026

What makes accessibility truly effective?

Fred has spent a lifetime navigating public spaces without sight. His advice is simple: effective accessibility starts with listening to the community.

In this clip, he explains why planners, engineers, and municipalities must engage directly with the blind and low-vision community when designing public spaces. The individuals who rely on accessibility features every day offer vital insights that cannot be gained from technical standards alone.

Better outcomes for urban development start with a deeper understanding of the people who navigate these spaces. When we design with the community in mind, we build for everyone.

Learn more about accessible urban transportation:
https://www.stronggo.com/trapeziod-deliniator-urban-accessibility

06/25/2026

To meet the demands of modern and future mass transit projects, infrastructure designers must prioritize detectable warning tiles built for longevity.

High-volume pedestrian traffic, constant vehicle vibrations, and heavy mobility devices require a surface that maintains its integrity and safety at the platform edge.

TekWay® offers a comprehensive line of durable, ADA-compliant products engineered for mass transit environments, ensuring long-term compliance and safety for your next project.

View the full range of accessibility products: https://www.stronggo.com/products

06/18/2026

For people who are blind or low vision, travel can be as simple as a trip to the grocery store.

In this interview, Fred, who has been blind since infancy due to retinoblastoma, shares how accessibility is about more than major destinations. It's about the freedom to navigate everyday life independently.

Tactile indicators and clearly defined pathways provide critical information that helps blind and low vision pedestrians move through their communities with confidence.

Because travel isn't just crossing a country. Sometimes it's crossing a street.

Learn more about accessible urban transportation:
https://www.stronggo.com/trapeziod-deliniator-urban-accessibility

06/14/2026

Innovation is hitting the sidewalks of Tyler, Texas.

The City of Tyler is deploying robotic technology to assess sidewalk accessibility and support its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Working alongside engineering firm Kimley-Horn, these robots will collect detailed data across nearly 95 miles of sidewalks, trails, intersections, and transit stops, helping identify barriers to improve accessibility for all residents.

By leveraging robotics and data-driven insights, cities can gather more consistent, comprehensive infrastructure information while reducing the time and resources required for traditional field assessments. This is a great example of how emerging technology can support smarter planning and accessibility improvements.

Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/446N2a3

06/09/2026

Your voice matters!

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is inviting community members to join a virtual listening meeting and share thoughts on transportation needs across Arizona. Whether it's your daily commute, road safety concerns, or future transportation priorities, ADOT wants to hear from you.

Join the Virtual Listening Meeting
- Tuesday, June 16
- 6:00 PM (MST)
- Zoom link: azdot.gov/listening

Can't attend? You can still h shape the future of transportation in Arizona by providing feedback anytime through the online survey at www.nextmoveaz.com.

06/04/2026

Travel changes when you experience the world through someone else’s perspective.

In this episode of The Daily, journalist Andy Isaacson reflects on traveling through India alongside blind and visually impaired travelers, exploring how sound, texture, movement, and atmosphere can shape a deeper understanding of place. As one takeaway from the episode explains: “The idea is that everyone experiences the world differently and no single viewpoint can capture the whole picture.”

For those working in accessibility and the built environment, the podcast is a powerful reminder that inclusive design is not just about compliance, but about recognizing that people navigate and experience spaces in fundamentally different ways.

Listen to the full episode on:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-daily/id1200361736?i=1000769322249

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Poywy1dYI7Q7qH7okRi03?si=oUth6PvJQvOYdrUP6GFYeg

- New York Times Podcasts: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/podcasts/the-daily/sites-unseen-whats-revealed-by-traveling-with-the-blind.html