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Resilient infrastructure, responsible development can reduce insurance risk

Posted on May 9, 2025

By Quincy Midthun and Eric Murphy This blog post is a collaboration between the State Smart Transportation Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project, both programs of the High Road Strategy Center at the University of …

Posted in News, Transportation, Uncategorized

Twelve US Mayors Selected to Join the 2025 Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety

Posted on April 4, 2025

The Mayors Innovation Project is pleased to announce the third cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety (MIPS). This year, supported by AARP and Smart Growth America, 12 mayors were selected through a national competitive application process to join this year’s cohort.

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News, Partner Post, Transportation, Uncategorized

Member City Spotlight: Salem, MA

Posted on February 11, 2025

In 2022, 7,522 people were struck and killed while walking on US roadways, a shocking 75 percent increase in such deaths since 2010. Meanwhile, more than 65,000 pedestrians were injured in that same year, marking …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, Member City Spotlight, News, Transportation

Smaller infrastructure investments help pave the way to safer communities

Posted on May 14, 2024

By Chris McCahill and Katya Spear This blog post is a collaboration between the State Smart Transportation Initiative and the Mayors Innovation Project, both programs of the High Road Strategy Center at the University of …

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News, Partner Post, Transportation

Mayor takes on new role, invests in pedestrian safety

Posted on April 22, 2024

In partnership with American Association of Retired Persons Livable Communities and Smart Growth America, Mayor Scott Conger, is one of the new leaders for the 2nd Mayors Institute on pedestrian safety.

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News, Transportation

Earth Day 2024: Lifting up Mayoral Leadership on Climate!

Posted on April 22, 2024

Everyday is Earth Day! At this perilous time on our fragile planet, all policy is climate policy – and cities, bolstered by an infusion of funding and climate prioritization from the Federal Government – are …

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Transportation, Uncategorized

Press Release: Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety 2024 Cohort Announced

Posted on April 17, 2024

Today, the Mayors Innovation Project announced their selections for the 2024 cohort of the Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety. The program is a collaboration between the Mayors Innovation Project, AARP, and Smart Growth America.

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, News, Program Announcements, Transportation

Good Ideas for Cities: Electrify Your City Fleet

Posted on September 20, 2023

Best practices for the EV fleet transition

Posted in Good Ideas for Cities, Meetings, News, Transportation

National Bike Safety Month Interview with Mayor John Bauters

Posted on May 11, 2023

In honor of National Bike Safety Month, the Mayors Innovation Project brings you this interview with Mayor John Bauters of Emeryville, CA. 

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, Transportation

Ditching the Car, for Our Planet and Ourselves

Posted on April 21, 2023

In hopes of cleaner air and fresher water, cities across the country are looking for ways to reduce pollution in their communities. Any public official truly invested in creating healthier and more sustainable communities must address the multi-ton elephants on the street… cars. 

Posted in Mayors Institute on Pedestrian Safety, Transportation
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