Jackson, Mississippi Credit: Dr. Scott Crawford. This week’s release of Dangerous by Design has prompted several newspapers to editorialize in favor of tough pedestrian safety measures that address the urgency of the 47,000 killed and 688,000 injured on unsafe streets between 2000 and 2009. The report generated ample coverage in Florida, home to the nation’s four [...]

This photo from the Transportation for America Flickr pool reminds us that transportation isn’t just cars, trucks, trains, buses and bikes. Thousands commute by ferry every day in places across the country. This service in Hawaii ceased operations at the end of June, however. Anyone out there ever take a ride on this thing? Add [...]

Great news coming out of Hawai’i, where a burgeoning coalition of passionate advocates were able to get a statewide complete streets policy passed this week — the 92nd policy at any level passed in the U.S. The One Voice for Livable Islands Coalition brought together biking, walking, health and other advocates to help raise awareness about the dangerous situation on Hawai’i's roads — and how a complete streets bill could help make the streets safer and more accessible for everyone.

A proposal to build a $5 billion, 20-mile light-rail line in Honolulu has become the main focus in a primary for the city’s mayorship being held this week. (Associated Press — Mark Niesse)