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NYC’s Streetsblog recently began compiling a list of other blogs that focus on livable streets in their local areas. Streetsblog, for those who have never checked it out, is a group blog produced by The Open Planning Project. Their focus is on “the burgeoning Livable Streets movement” in NYC.

It’s also a wonderful resource for both new and “mature” ideas on making streets safer for pedestrians, bicyclists, and yes, even drivers.

As I mentioned, they’re seeking livable streets blogs in other cities. In Atlanta, there don’t really seem to be any such blogs. One commenter pointed out PEDS, which is not really a blog — though certainly it’s a great organization working on the issue of livable streets in Atlanta. Another organization (disclosure: I’m on the board), Citizens for Progressive Transit does maintain a blog, but the organization is more geared toward transit. Which isn’t to say transit and livable streets are mutually exclusive — they’re more mutually beneficial than exclusive of one another.

Certainly, if New York is experiencing a Renaissance of livable streets, Atlanta is still in the Dark Ages. There is no shortage of material. If we Bloglanta writers were to begin writing an occasional piece on making our streets more livable, what area would you like to see us focus on first? And — this is a call for more writers — is this a subject you would like to write about?

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