Former California Mayor Calls New Bikeway “Urban Rape”
"No other word would be proper" to describe the bike lane besides "rape," according to the former mayor of San Luis Obispo.
February 9, 2018
Texas DOT Aims for More People to Get Killed in Traffic
Texas is still planning for more traffic and more asphalt, and as a result, its forecasts still expect a growing number of people to lose their lives in traffic crashes.
February 9, 2018
Evidence From Boston That Uber Is Making Traffic Worse
Ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft are exacerbating rush-hour traffic jams in Boston, according to new research by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council.
February 8, 2018
Is the Dockless Bike-Share Revolution a Mirage?
There are big questions about the venture-funded dockless bike-share model that go deeper than the propriety of where the bikes are parked.
February 7, 2018
Where Are the Gaps in Your Transit System?
Wherever you live across the U.S., new mapping tool can pinpoint underserved areas.
February 6, 2018
Looking for the Fulfillment That Car Ads Promise? You Won’t Get It From Driving.
Car commercials promise emotional fulfillment to mask the fact that driving is stultifying and sedentary.
February 5, 2018
The Koch Brothers Want to Keep Nashville Mired in Traffic
The fossil fuel plutocrats are backing an opposition campaign to squelch the city's ambitious transit ballot measure.
February 2, 2018
A Quick-and-Dirty Fix for Sidewalkless Streets
Can't afford sidewalks? That's no excuse. Seattle makes them out of paint, concrete bumpers and excess road space.
February 1, 2018
How Parking Mandates Tilt the Market Toward “Luxury” Housing
After Minneapolis slashed parking requirements, developers started to produce more affordable mid-rise apartment buildings instead of luxury high-rises.
February 1, 2018
Making Space for E-Bikes on the Streets and in the Law
In Washington state, advocates are working with state legislators to clarify the rules for e-bike operation on streets and trails.
January 31, 2018
