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The Single Most Important Element In Creating Good Cities
A lot of U.S. cities are getting their "right of way" all wrong — and urbanists can help by getting to know this poorly-understood concept.
Coby Lefkowitz
July 6, 2025
Why is the Secretary of Transportation Begging Americans to Take More Road Trips?
Instead of making America easier to see on all modes, the US Department of Transportation is encouraging U.S. residents to just get in their cars and drive.
July 2, 2025
Does Constant Driving Really Make Our Country Richer?
A new study reveals that constant driving is making America less productive and prosperous — and getting people on other modes could help right the ship.
June 30, 2025
This Threatened Toronto Bike Lane Gets More Rush Hour Traffic Than the Car Lane
Ontario leadership claim "no one bikes" on their cities' paths — but the data shows otherwise.
Lloyd Alter
June 30, 2025
‘We’re Not Copenhagen’ Is No Excuse Not to Build a Great Biking And Walking City
A team of researchers identified eight under-the-radar cities leading the local active transportation revolution — and a menu of strategies that other communities can and should steal.
June 29, 2025
Washington State Is About To Have the First Pro-‘Woonerf’ Law in America
Washington state is making it legal for cities to have people-centered streets in a first-in-the-nation law.
Jack Guan
June 29, 2025
Berlin Moves Closer to Banning Cars From A Downtown Zone That’s Bigger Than Manhattan
Berlin could soon set the bar for human-centered cities around the world, now that a long-sought ballot measure is finally being released from political limbo.
Patrick Maynard
June 26, 2025
Study: America’s Blind Spots Are Expanding
The drivers of America's most popular cars can see less and less of the road every year — and regulators aren't stepping in.
June 25, 2025
Commentary: Advocates Just Won a Transit Funding Battle They Can’t Afford to Continually Re-Fight
Advocates for safe and livable streets need to focus on fundamental change—and that starts by putting the brakes on highway widening once and for all
June 25, 2025
New Report Explores The Challenges — and Joys — Of Being Black in Public
Making Black North Americans feel welcome and safe in public isn't just about striking down racist transportation laws — and it may require transportation advocates to think more deeply about joy, a new report argues.
June 24, 2025
