National Association of City Transportation Officials

NACTO’s standard-setting guidance on designing city streets for transit has returned to our website. The Transit Street Design Guide lays out a vision for putting transit—and the people who use it—at the heart of city street design. 🔗https://nacto.org/publication/transit-street-design-guide/

NACTO submitted recommendations to the NHTSA on its updated AV Framework. Our input covered first-responder interactions, remote assistance, emergency response, crash reporting, public input opportunities, and performance metrics. Comments are due September 30. Read more👇

Rebuilding 2.5 miles of Atlanta’s MLK Jr. Drive brought safer crossings & new bikeways. The results: 0 fatal crashes, 56% fewer pedestrian crashes, 23% fewer total crashes, & 8% faster peak trips. nacto.org/latest/how-a...

It's the last day to apply for the 2027 Designing Cities Member Program Committee! NACTO is looking for staff from member cities and agencies to plan, organize, and lead a peer session at our conference in Nashville next May. 🔗 https://designingcities.org/2027/page/6558734/member-program-committee

NACTO today announced the appointment of Carrie Santos as Interim Executive Director, providing experienced leadership and continuity as outgoing Executive Director Ryan Russo departs next week. nacto.org/latest/nacto...

Job-hunting? Don't forget to check NACTO's job board to explore career opportunities in city transportation departments and transit agencies across North America. 🔗https://nacto.org/job-board

One week left to apply!

Madison, Wisconsin's first-ever BRT line is delivering faster transit along a busy 15-mile corridor, increasing ridership, and improving safety for all road users. Read all about it: https://nacto.org/latest/high-ridership-and-safer-streets-on-madisons-new-brt-corridor

In 2025, Honolulu completed the Kalapawai roundabout, which provides safety and circulation improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Learn more: https://nacto.org/latest/gateway-to-kailua-how-a-new-roundabout-improved-safety-and-stormwater-in-honolulu

Anchorage, Alaska, is connecting its low-stress network with“neighborhood greenways" — streets that prioritize people walking, biking, and rolling while maintaining access for vehicles. https://nacto.org/latest/how-anchorage-is-building-safe-street-connections-to-its-multi-use-trail-system/

Bozeman, Montana, and neighboring Belgrade are using structured traffic calming programs to keep neighborhood streets walkable and safe. Read more: https://nacto.org/latest/designing-safer-streets-in-montana-inside-bozeman-and-belgrades-traffic-calming-programs/ (Photo credits: City of Bozeman)

NACTO is looking for 15 staff from member cities and agencies to plan, organize, and lead a peer session at Designing Cities 2027: Nashville! Applications are due Friday, September 11, 2026. Learn more and apply: designingcities.org/2027.

The City of Bellevue, Washington, is rolling out a long-term, citywide plan for lowering arterial speed limits. Pilot studies showed a 19-42% reduction in people traveling 40mph or faster after speed limits were reduced. Read more: https://nacto.org/latest/setting-safer-speed-limits-in-bellevue-wa/

Portland, Oregon, has over 50 half-signal intersections, and many of them were installed before 1970! Read more about this intersection control strategy for when a busy road meets a street with less traffic: https://nacto.org/latest/how-portland-connects-neighborhood-routes-across-busy-roads/

NACTO Executive Director Ryan Russo's two-year tenure is marked by expanded member value, landmark guidance, and a stronger national voice for cities. nacto.org/latest/nacto...

Last week, NACTO and @climatemayors.bsky.social sent a letter to Congress on the next long-term surface transportation reauthorization bill. We're asking for key changes that will position U.S. cities to meet the transportation challenges of today, tomorrow, and future generations.

A change on a website doesn’t change what works on our streets. That's why NACTO has archived and compiled resources for the five proven safety countermeasures recently removed from the Federal Highway Administration's website. Access the documents: nacto.org/latest/the-e...

Milwaukee is overhauling its bike share system to create a denser network of stations that are right-sized to the community's needs. The City is using free-standing docks that can be arranged into different layouts to install more small stations, closer together. Read more 👇

We’re excited to welcome Esmeralda Gaton to the NACTO leadership team! Supporting and connecting the NACTO community requires dedicated, visionary leadership—making Esmeralda the perfect fit as our new Director of Engagement. Learn more: nacto.org/latest/esmer...

What started as a low-cost pilot project in Honolulu is now a fully reconstructed roundabout. In 2018, the city used temporary materials to transform a traffic triangle into a roundabout. In 2025, they finalized a full reconstruction that manages stormwater and protects people walking and biking.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation uses half signals where neighborhood routes meet major roads. This intersection control strategy makes crossings safer and keeps traffic low on neighborhood streets. More: https://nacto.org/latest/how-portland-connects-neighborhood-routes-across-busy-roads/

Over the past decade, Austin has transformed the busy intersection of Springdale Road and Norwood Hill Road, slowing vehicle speeds by 2mph and making the street safer for people walking and biking.  How they did it: https://nacto.org/latest/how-austin-cut-speeds-by-20-mph-near-a-neighborhood-park/

MUST WATCH: Deborah Archer, President of @aclu.org and author of "Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequality", closed the @nacto.bsky.social conference with a call for true justice in transportation. vimeo.com/1197773920?s...

Riley’s alma mater, DePaul University's Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, has established a memorial fund in his name. If you would like to make a gift in Riley's honor, you can donate here: givenow.depaul.edu/remembering-....

Less sitting inside, more rolling through the city! Attendees of Designing Cities 2026 had the chance to tour Minneapolis on two wheels during WalkShops, mobile tours of real infrastructure and street design projects. Check out our conference photos: http://nacto.org/designingcities2026-photo

Turns out the people who design your bike lanes are also pretty handy with a screen printing machine! Thanks to the incredible local artists who showed us their craft! Don't miss photos, videos, slides, and more materials from Designing Cities 2026: Minneapolis at nacto.org/designingcities2026.