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Paving the high road toward success. 'High Road Highlights' is our monthly roundup of project wins, news, and more!
July 25, 2025
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The best transit plan is a strong land use plan <[link removed]>
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The State Smart Transportation Initiative <[link removed]>'s latest blog highlights research showing that clustering more destinations, like libraries, schools, and shops, around just a few transit stations can increase ridership not only locally, but across an entire transit network. The study, focused on Shenzhen’s rail system, found that strategic land use planning can reduce the need for costly new infrastructure while improving all-day transit use.
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Project Updates
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Webinar Recap: Building Better Sidewalk Data with WSDOT <[link removed]>
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Earlier this week, we hosted a webinar highlighting Washington State DOT’s innovative work to improve first- and last-mile access through better sidewalk data. WSDOT and researchers from the University of Washington’s Taskar Center for Accessible Technology shared insights from their OpenSidewalks initiative—a two-year effort to build a unified, accessibility-forward pedestrian infrastructure dataset. Watch the recording to learn how detailed, open-source sidewalk data can support more walkable and inclusive communities.
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New report: Investing in Police-Community Relations to Advance Public Safety <[link removed]>
The Mayors Innovation Project <[link removed]> has released a new report, Investing in Police-Community Relations to Advance Public Safety <[link removed]>, with practical strategies for city leaders working to build trust, improve accountability, and enhance safety. Focusing on reforms that most cities can adopt, such as updated training, better response protocols, and clearer accountability, the report shows how thoughtful investments in police-community relations can reduce harm, rebuild trust, and support effective public safety. Read the full report to learn how your city can take the next step.
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In The News
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How will ‘no tax on tips’ impact Wisconsin workers?
Fox 47 <[link removed]> | Associate Director Laura Dresser joins FOX 47 Madison to discuss how the new ‘no tax on tips’ policy will impact Wisconsin workers and why the bigger issues are still low wages, unstable hours, and lack of benefits.
Mornings with Pat Kreitlow: The Titanic Did, In Fact Sink
Civic Media <[link removed]> | <[link removed]> Associate Director <[link removed]> Laura Dresser joins Pat Kreitlow to highlight the urgent need for public investment in childcare, elder care, and better wages in Wisconsin.
It’s Time For State DOTs to Step Up and Do a Better Job
StreetsBlogUSA <[link removed]> | State Smart Transportation Initiative's updated Innovative DOT highlights opportunities for states to advance sustainability, equity, and multimodal transportation as federal priorities shift.
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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High Road Strategy Center
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON
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