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Paving the high road toward success. 'High Road Highlights' is our monthly roundup of project wins, news, and more!

May 20, 2025

 

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Welcoming the New Cohort of Mayors Leading on Pedestrian Safety <[link removed]>
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Last month, the Mayors Innovation Project <[link removed]> announced their third cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS)!

In partnership with AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth America, MIPS is designed to equip local leaders with the tools and best practices to make meaningful safety improvements on dangerous roadways and create long-term, systemic change. Over the next six months, these 12 dedicated mayors will engage in expert-led workshops, peer exchanges, and coaching to address urgent pedestrian safety challenges in their communities.

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15-minute cities don’t limit car use—they provide options <[link removed]>
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New research from Japan finds that proximity to amenities alone does not significantly reduce car use. Without supportive density and safe, appealing infrastructure, most residents still drive—even in walkable “15-minute neighborhoods." The study also highlights that lower-income residents are more likely to walk, underscoring the importance of equitable access in urban design.
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Supporting Wisconsin’s Working Women Means Investing in Child Care <[link removed]>
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As we celebrate Mother’s Day this May, it’s a timely moment to reflect on the challenges facing working women in Wisconsin. Our latest 2024 State of Working Wisconsin <[link removed]> report highlights persistent gender and racial wage disparities and the critical role affordable, high-quality child care plays in women’s economic security.

Despite steady workforce participation rates, Wisconsin women still face a significant pay gap, with disparities even greater for women of color. The report underscores how sustained public investment in child care and raising the minimum wage can help close these gaps and strengthen the state’s economy.
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In The News
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The Titanic Did, In Fact Sink (Hour 1)

Mornings with Pat Kreitlow <[link removed]>

It’s Time For State DOTs to Step Up and Do a Better Job

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State Transportation Agencies Can Still Lead on Sustainability and Equity. Here’s How.

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About High Road Strategy Center
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Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the High Road Strategy Center <[link removed]> 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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