By the Numbers series presents the State Smart Transportation Initiative's cycling safety blog
The State Smart Transportation Initiative recently helped organize a bike tour for the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials spring meeting in Madison, Wisconsin. On April 24,
transportation officials from 15 states saw firsthand how cities can make transformational investments in biking and public transit. Alongside this event, SSTI released a new blog on the increased risk cyclists face when infrastructure designs don’t meet the needs of all modes of transport. Check it out!
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The State Smart Transportation Initiative is hiring!
Do you have an interest in developing transportation systems that are sustainable and equitable? If so, the High Road Strategy Center is currently seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as a Transportation Researcher
for the State Smart Transportation Initiative. In this role, you will be able to support policy and decision-making tools among state agencies, playing a key part in shaping the national landscape from within a vibrant university community. If you have a background in planning, engineering, or a related field and are passionate about sustainable transportation strategies, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Applications are due
May 5.
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The Mayors Innovation Project announces the 2nd annual Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety
This week, the Mayors Innovation Project announced 10 mayors selected to participate in our second annual Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS)! This program, in partnership with AARP Livable Communities
and Smart Growth America, is designed to help mayors create communities that are safe, vibrant, and equitable through expert-led discussions and peer learning opportunities. To learn more about the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, including our new cohort, check out our press release!
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Local governments can use their purchasing power to encourage high-road business practices and create value for their community. This month, ProGov21's Procurement roadmap offers solutions and best practices to prioritize sustainable, worker-friendly, and publicly accountable partners without increasing municipal expenses. Strategies include first-source hiring programs, increased outreach targeted at women and minority-owned businesses, and programs that incentivize prime contractors to subcontract with locals. Check it out!
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Workers, unions, and the public interest
Exploring the labor union developed to protect workers in Milwaukee’s Deer District
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals say stadium deals will help the community. Economists disagree
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Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the High Road Strategy Center is a national think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. Learn more here, or click below to learn about our projects housed at the High Road Strategy Center:
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