Ben Crowther

Ben Crowther is the Advocacy Manager for America Walks, where he works with state and local advocates supporting mobility for all. Prior to joining America Walks, Ben was the program manager for the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)’s Highways to Boulevards initiative. He also led CNU’s national advocacy for the federal Reconnecting Communities program.

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Future of mobility in South Walton County

A new report looks at autonomous vehicles and other advancing mobility technologies with recommendations on how they can be used to create more livable communities.
ROBERT STEUTEVILLE, BEN CROWTHERMAY. 27, 2020
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Federal infrastructure bills introduce Highways-to-Boulevards pilots

A pilot program proposed to fund the study and removal of highways in urban contexts, an idea of great interest to urbanists, has largely flown under the radar.
BEN CROWTHERAUG. 13, 2019
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Buffalo needs a true boulevard to replace Skyway traffic

Current NYSDOT proposals prioritize the high—speed movement of automobiles—the design should be improved to focus on safety and community.
BEN CROWTHERNOV. 17, 2020