America Walks
People and groups that believe in the power of getting around America step by step. If you prefer, this is also a Feed: https://bsky.app/profile/cathytuttle.bsky.social/feed/aaaahcjm7k4ly
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@cathytuttle.bsky.social
@walkbikeberk.bsky.social
Walk Bike Berkeley is an all-volunteer organization that advocates for safe, low-stress, and fun walking and biking in Berkeley for people of all ages and abilities. Join us! www.walkbikeberkeley.org
@ourstreetsmn.org
We work to make biking, walking, & rolling easy & comfortable for everyone.
@womeninmobility.bsky.social
#Mobility #Future #Urbanization | Community for women working in the mobility sector |π©πͺ πͺπΊ www.womeninmobility.org
@nextcity.org
Next Cityβs journalism centers marginalized voices while amplifying solutions to the problems that oppress people in cities.
@ifpedestrians.bsky.social
The International Federation of Pedestrians promotes and defends the pedestrian's right to full access and mobility. https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifpedestrians www.Ifpedestrians.org
@sharethecities.bsky.social
Share The Cities. We are yes in my back yard for social housing & tenant led organizing. Public Broadband & Public Bathrooms. Femme-focused urbanism. #Seattle #CoastSalishLand https://linktr.ee/sharethecities
@ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
We bring community-powered public spaces to life through #placemaking, social impact partnerships, events, & training. www.pps.org
@cnunewurbanism.bsky.social
CNU envisions a world where cities, towns, and neighborhoods are intentionally designed and managed to foster community, preserve the natural environment, and improve the lives of all people. Learn more: cnu.org CNU 33 registration: https://bit.ly/41v76Br
@strongtowns.org
We're changing *everything* about the North American pattern of development. Become a member today! strongtowns.org/membership
@streets.mn
Streets.mn fosters positive connections and inclusive conversations about better places in Minnesota.
@katherinejulia.bsky.social
Clean transportation campaign director at Sierra Club. Advocate for electric bikes, cars, buses, trucks & trains. MamΓ‘ in Washington, DC. Drive less!
@streetsforall.org
Building a transportation revolution in Los Angeles πππ²π΄π©π»βπ¦½πΆπΎπ³ streetsforall.org
@apta-info.bsky.social
APTA leads public transportation in a new mobility era, advocating to connect and build thriving communities.
@chrisivy.bsky.social
How you move defines who you are. ππ²ππ΅πΆπΌππ Transportation Planner & Engineer, with opinions. Cyclist, ultrarunner, skier, nomad. iversonmobility.com
@jeffreytumlin.bsky.social
Transport nerd. Recovering city bureaucrat. Working to cut COβ, eliminate traffic violence, advance equity, and strengthen local economies. Former SFMTA, OakDOT, Nelson/Nygaard. SF
@misernyc.bsky.social
I created and run the 26,000 strong MicromobilityNYC community. We're doing culture shift and movement building. Micromobility, walkability, and mass transit are the core principles that make New York and every city work and we're going to fight for them.
@ethankent.bsky.social
Supporting public space and placemaking learning, advocacy and action globally. Executive Director, @placemakingx.bsky.social https://www.placemakingx.org/people/ethan-kent Also with @sociallifeproject.bsky.social Formerly with @ppsplacemaking.bsky.social
@placemakingx.bsky.social
π Global network of #Placemaking leaders facilitating collective learning, advocacy & action for #PublicSpaces. www.PlacemakingX.org
@makespaceforgirls.bsky.social
Campaigning for public spaces designed with girls in mind. Reg. charity 1193772. makespaceforgirls.co.uk
@kmanaugh.bsky.social
Transport Justice - Sustainable Cities Department of Geography and Bieler School of Environment @McGillU Chair of TRB Pedestrian Committee (ACH10)
@detroitgreenways.bsky.social
#Detroit advocates for a citywide network of #greenways, #CompleteStreets & bike pathways πΆπΎππΎπ©πΎβπ¦½π΄πΎ linktr.ee/detroitgreenways
@urbaninstitute.bsky.social
The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work.
@15minutecity.com
The #15MinuteCity: putting people at the center of urban transformation. Posts by Dan Luscher.
@ohtheurbanity.bsky.social
More housing, bikes, and transit. https://youtube.com/@ohtheurbanity π Montreal, Quebec
@dubarrypie.bsky.social
Writer of grants and occasional essays. Safe Streets π Unions π Medicare for All β€οΈ
@nerd4cities.bsky.social
Plangineer (AICP) when Iβm at work, alter ego CityNerd when Iβm not. New videos on cities and transportation every Wednesday. http://linktr.ee/CityNerd π @nerd4cities
@urbanistmom.bsky.social
Mom of two in Seattle⨠Walkable communities, biking, transit, parks, housing
@theurbanist.org
Advocacy journalism for better cities.π©βπ¦½π¨βπ¦―πΆπ΄ββοΈ π β΄οΈ π π ποΈ Based in the Seattle metro area. Read our coverage on theurbanist.org. π°
@jlrhart.bsky.social
Allisonβs mom. π©· Safe streets advocate with @safestreetsdc.bsky.social
@gspeng.bsky.social
Same interdisciplinary scientist as on the other sites with the same handle. Chemistry, math, physics, meteorology, GIS, data whisperer. Natural resources director, League of Women Voters of Los Angeles Co. She/Her https://badmomgoodmom.blogspot.com/
@barbaralaa.bsky.social
Sustainable transport π¨βπ¦½πΆπ½ββοΈπ²ππ keeping the planet habitable π researcher @ TU Wien | activist | she/her
@nomorefreewayspdx.com
Weβre the grassroots community effort to stop ODOTβs polluting, costly, dumb freeway expansions. Climate leaders donβt widen freeways βπ£οΈβ
@amendez.bsky.social
City of Bend Councilor building walkable, bikeable, kid-friendly communities. Associated Faculty, Poli Sci @ OSU-Cascades.
@carterrubin.com
Urban planner in Southern California working to transform transportation. Posting my way to a better world to walk, bike and roll. Talk to me about DOTs, MPOs, RTPs and SCSs. Day job at NRDC.
@spottnik.bsky.social
Exploring Seattle, LA, NYC and other great cities, with focus on urban design, transit, walking, biking, parks and food. Personal account with positive vibes
@brenttoderian.bsky.social
Global advisor on better cities, city planning, transportation & urban change. City planner + urbanist leading @ToderianUW.bsky.social. Past Chief Planner for Vancouver BC. Past/founding President of @CanUrbanism.bsky.social. International speaker & media.
@worldbollardassoc.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account of the World Bollard Associationβ’οΈ. MERCH STORE - https://worldbollardassociation.team-togs.com/shop/storeorderform.php
@samsklar.bsky.social
I'm Sam. An #urbanplanner and the most exasperated one you'll ever meet. Connect here! DM me and we can be pals on this app, which is simply better than TXwtr.
@samd.bsky.social
https://bettercities.substack.com/ Better cities and transit are possible π #1 Congestion pricing stan #1 RFK Jr. hater
@lizalutzker.bsky.social
Safe Streets Researcher: @ucberkeleysafetrec.bsky.social Epi PhD Student: @berkeleypublichlth.bsky.social Advocate: @walkbikeberk.bsky.social Data-driven + Equity-focused Views are obviously mine
@nataliabarbour.bsky.social
Transportation | Cycling | Cities | past TU Delft & MIT | π΅π± www.nataliabarbour.com
@drdonegan.bsky.social
Planning/policy research and teaching at UConn. All the yarn things, always tired, interested in making places better. Parent to kids in too many activities. She/her in nutmeggerland by way of NH MA & NC. Not my employer's views.
@mobileharv.bsky.social
Sustainable transportation scholar, advocate and practitioner. Reusche Endowed Chair, Professor of Geography, and Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, The Ohio State University. All opinions mine not theirs. https://u.osu.edu/miller.81/
@sngreenways.bsky.social
We organize and mobilize people to make every neighborhood a great place to walk, bike, and live.
@jessiesinger.bsky.social
Author of THERE ARE NO ACCIDENTS, "brilliant and alarming" (Booklist), "deeply researched...eye-opening, urgent" (Kirkus). Now on sale http://bit.ly/3AsDJUw
@streetfilms.bsky.social
Prolific Streets Documentarian since late 1990s. All good things: biking, walking, transit, trains, open streets, green infra, etc. Check out some of the latest films at: www.streetfilms.org or go to: https://www.youtube.com/@StreetfilmsCommunity
@kateontransport.bsky.social
Mobility justice/transportation equity/urban planning and policy. Chicago!!! Proud union member (UIC United Faculty). Day job @ @uiccuppa.bsky.social
@jay.hightman.org
I am an advocate in the United States for infrastructure & transportation improvements which will save lives, for not just for the drivers of motor vehicles, but also the most vulnerable road users such as bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled.
@jaypitter.bsky.social
Award-Winning Placemaker (25+ North American Cities). Author. Speaker. Urban Planning Adjunct Professor. Subdivided Co-Editor. Two Book Deal w/ Penguin Random House Canada. Hip Hop & a lil Punk Rock. Hopeful.
@ucberkeleysafetrec.bsky.social
Our mission is to inform decision-making and empower communities to improve roadway safety for all. https://safetrec.berkeley.edu/
@20splenty.bsky.social
@wrirosscities.bsky.social
Helping cities make big ideas happen. A program of @worldresources.bsky.social. Producer of http://TheCityFix.org. Home of #PrizeForCities.
@c40cities.bsky.social
A global network of nearly 100 world-leading cities that are united to confront the climate crisis and create a future where everyone can thrive. http://www.c40.org/
@debcha.bsky.social
Engineering professor. Author of HOW INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS (on Riverhead in the US+, on Torva in the UK+). Interested in embodiment, materiality, metacognition, and systems. All enthusiasm is 100% genuine.
@bfurnas.bsky.social
Executive Director, Transportation Alternatives Former: @Cornell; @nycmayor. The greatest city in the world should have the greatest streets in the world. Views mine. π½ Join us! https://transalt.org/membership
@nacto.bsky.social
100 North American cities & transit agencies exchanging transportation ideas, insights, and practices.
@penalosag.bsky.social
Founder 8 80 Cities and #Cities4Everyone. Equity & sustainability. Worked in over 350 cities. Ran for mayor of Toronto, 2022. Top 100 urbanists (13).
@trecpdx.bsky.social
Portland State University's Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC). Home to the Initiative for Bicycle and Pedestrian Innovation (IBPI), transportation data programs PORTAL & BikePed Portal, Better Block PSU, and PSU's membership in PacTrans.
@veronicaodavis.bsky.social
Author, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities veronicao.com She/Her #TransportationNerd #InclusiveTransportation πΊπ
@lauragmitchell.com
Board President @ourstreetsmn.org Parent & safe streets advocate π²πΆπ»π Founder of mplscargobikelibrary.com Minneapolis, MN lauragmitchell.com
@carterlavin.bsky.social
Training activists so they can win climate-friendly changes in their community. Bus lanes, bike lanes, car-free plazas + more! Learn more at http://carterlavin.com
@activetowns.bsky.social
Hi! I'm John Simmerman, founder of Active Towns, a channel dedicated to profiling the people, places, and programs promoting a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities." Learn more π https://www.youtube.com/@activetowns
@norton.bsky.social
Historian; author of Fighting Traffic: The Dawn of the Motor Age in the American City, and of Autonorama: The Illusory Promise of High-Tech Driving.
@drtcombs.bsky.social
Transport-Equity-Resilience PhD. Researching & teachingπΆββοΈπ² π & π£οΈ. Occasional outbursts about dogs, kids, Davidson hoops, & gardening. My opinions are mine. A person, not a data point. She/hers. Villagist. Please read pinned post before following.
@engineerlikeagirl.bsky.social
Chartered Civil Engineer working in the world of active travel π΄ββοΈ π Like to talk about transport, urbanism, climate change, the environment and nature β€οΈ Mum to two boys, a dog and a cargo bike.
@keawilson.bsky.social
Senior editor + advocacy journalist at Streetsblog USA covering the movement to end universal car dependency. Spare time novelist. Tips to: kea@streetsblog.org or kwilson.52 on signal. Opinions are my own.
@tomflood.bsky.social
Strategy/Creative/Content/Branding @ rovΓ©lo creative. Lectures & workshops on reframing the mainstream narrative around road safety/road violence and active transportation but mostly trying to catch up on vacuuming. Creativebyrovelo.com
@modacitylife.com
Delft-based urban mobility advocates and authors of βBuilding the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitalityβ and βCurbing Traffic: The Human Case for Fewer Cars in our Livesβ. www.modacitylife.com
@taras-grescoe.com
Author of Straphanger | Words NY Times Nat Geo Smithsonian WSJ | Latest book Lost Supper | Talks: http://taras-grescoe.com/contact https://www.highspeed.blog (Transit, trains, bikes) https://linktr.ee/tarasgrescoe Agent: www.skagency.com
@parkingreform.org
An org with a mission to educate the public about the impact of parking policy on housing, climate, equity, and traffic. https://parkingreform.org/
@drtaragoddard.com
Planning/urban studies professor. Road safety, engineering, behavior, & culture; wildfire planning and response; inclusive disaster evacuation; ethics of tech in transportation; planning in the Petropyrocene. TX now, back to CA soon. She/her.
@bettybarcode.bsky.social
Walking is a right; driving is a privilege. Not the other way around. Bigots & bots will be blocked. Oh, and I RT ducks. #DriverNotCar #PlowSidewalksToo #WindshieldBias
@jonathonstalls.bsky.social
Multidisciplinary Walking Artist at Intrinsic Paths ππ³π³οΈβπ (he/his). Author of WALK π. Pen art. Mobility & climate justice (Pedestrian Dignity project). Walked Across U.S. in 2010. On Patreon. π https://linktr.ee/intrinsicpaths
@livingstreets.bsky.social
We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking. #NationalWalkingMonth #WalkThisMay #WalkToSchool #BanPavementParking #BetterCrossings
@mitchellsilver.bsky.social
Urban planner, public speaker, placemaker and professor of practice. Former NYC Parks Commissioner, Raleigh Chief Planning Officer and AICP & APA President. Passionate about people, the planet, planning, parks & public space.
@berkie1.bsky.social
Supporting a new generation of walkable neighborhoods with housing abundance, active public realms, & thriving small business ecosystems. Founder remainplaces.com
@jfh01.bsky.social
Chief of Streets for the City of Boston. Cities, tech, safe streets, decarbonization, oly lifts. ππ²πΆπ΄
@wutrain.bsky.social
Mayor of Boston β’ Mom to Blaise, Cass & Mira β’ Personal account
@charlesincities.bsky.social
Author, Happy City. Founder, Happy Cities. But speaking only here for myself! Design + social trust. π§ ποΈπποΈ
@oliver-moore.bsky.social
Deviant pedestrian. Iβm bullish on cities, opposed to fascism and write editorials for The Globe and Mail. Never 51. @moore_oliver at the other place, which I've mostly left. Will try to respond via omoore@globeandmail.ca. Header pic by Mervyn Sequeira
@mikelydon.bsky.social
Co-Founder @ Street Plans | Co-Author #TacticalUrbanism, Smart Growth Manual, Streets for Pandemic Response + Recovery | Board Member @ Congress for New Urbanism | Creator Open_Streets Project | LΓ©o + Lucaβs dad | π Brooklyn, NY π² πΆ π π
@jenniferhomendy.bsky.social
Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB, not NHTSA), swim-bike-run mom, coffee addict. Views are my own. More about me here: https://www.ntsb.gov/about/board/Pages/Jennifer-Homendy.aspx.
@jeffspeck.bsky.social
Urban Planner, Partner in Speck Dempsey, author of Walkable City, Walkable City Rules, and other stuff I'd like you to read.
@walkmass.bsky.social
Statewide pedestrian advocacy organization working to make walking safer and easier in Massachusetts to encourage better health, a cleaner environment, and more vibrant communities. Email list (we send out ~2x month) https://walkmass.org/join-list
@myrna38717.bsky.social
Pedestrian rights advocate. Aging non-driving/walking/public transit user. Atheist. Retired Lawyer. Ukulele.
@momentummag.bsky.social
Promote, encourage and inspire smart living by bicycle at Momentummag.com. Please support our work: https://patreon.com/momentummag?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
@davidzipper.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @ MIT Mobility Initiative and Contributing Writer @ Vox, focused on transport, cities and tech. Words in The Atlantic, CityLab, WaPo, etc. https://linktr.ee/davidzipper Newsletter, speaking, writing and advisory work: http://davidzipper.com
@typewriteralley.bsky.social
Pedestrian Reporting at The Urbanist as Contributing Editor Transportation advocate Puget Sound is my home Probably covering a random public meeting (they-them) https://www.patreon.com/typewriteralley
@actfortransit.bsky.social
We advocate for more & better transit; streets safe for everyone; & housing & land use policies to make this possible. In Montgomery County, Maryland. http://linktr.ee/actfortransit
@transalt.org
We reclaim NYC from cars, transforming our streets into safe, sustainable, & equitable places to walk, bike, take transit, gather, and thrive π½ Join us: transalt.org/connect
@brooklynspoke.bsky.social
Co-host, The War on Cars. Writer, TV producer, advocate, runner, Disney parks fan. Born at 330.21 ppm. (he/him) Pre-order our new book, "Life After Cars," coming in October from Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. https://linktr.ee/brooklynspoke
@sgoodyear.bsky.social
Writer. New Yorker. Co-host, The War on Cars podcast. patreon.com/thewaroncarspod
@thewaroncars.bsky.social
A podcast about the fight against car culture. Hosted by Sarah Goodyear & Doug Gordon. Pre-order our new book, "Life After Cars," coming Oct 2025 from Thesis / Penguin Random House. https://www.lifeaftercars.com/ https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod
@betterstreetschicago.org
Chicagoans working together to make our streets better for walking, rolling, bicycling and public transit. π§βπ¦ΌπΆπ²π linktr.ee/betterstreetschicago
@humantransit.bsky.social
Public transit planning consultant and commentator. Author of the book βHuman Transitβ and the blog HumanTransit.org. The consulting firm is jarrettwalker.com. Also obsessed with literature and plants.
@gordonofseattle.bsky.social
I share about walking, biking, great cities, & progressive politics. I work for @sngreenways.bsky.social (Seattle's walking, biking, and streets for people nonprofit), but these are my personal opinions. GordonOfSeattle on various platforms.