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Opinion: Cars Have F@#%ed Up This Country So Bad
Fact: The car-centric age of development is one long mistake.
Hamilton Nolan
September 9, 2024
Opinion: It’s Time to Update the 15-Minute City
Putting everything we need close by is a great idea — but efficient travel is not as important as social interactions.
Paul Kalbfleisch
August 13, 2024
Opinion: Walz’s Transportation Polices Were ‘A Step Forward’ that ‘Still Left Gaps’ In Minnesota’s Priorities
The next vice president will significantly influence federal transportation policy, making Walz's track record an important indicator of where U.S. policy could go.
Joe Harrington
August 7, 2024
Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer
We know about human-caused climate change, but we often overlook the role played by our car-centric transportation system. Better rail service can help.
Andy Kunz
August 4, 2024
Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It
Let’s be clear: the Governor’s announcement to “indefinitely delay implementation” is effectively a cancellation of congestion pricing.
Robert Carroll
June 7, 2024
… But Instead of Subsidizing the ‘Super-Drivers,’ We Should Soak Them: Opinion
Piling subsidies on subsidies, even if well-meaning, fails to rein in the full cost of driving.
Charles Komanoff
January 28, 2024
Op-Ed: Why It’s So Hard to Get a Simple Red Light Camera
A Los Angeles advocate requested automated enforcement on a street near her home. It wasn't easy.
Miriam Pinski
December 10, 2023
OPINION: Infrastructure Bill Offers Too Little Progress on Climate and Equity
Most of its historic funding is helping to maintain a harmful status quo at a time when we need to address climate change.
Bakari Height
November 15, 2023
Opinion: Electric Vehicles Are Only Part of the Climate Solution
Building a future where travel is sustainable and earth-friendly means that people must reevaluate their use of personal vehicles, even if it’s only for a small portion of their journey.
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Audrey Denis
September 12, 2023
How ‘Strategic Escalation’ Can Help Advocates Win Their Sustainable Transportation Goals
You might not need to host a massive die-in on a highway ramp or sue the DOT to win a better transportation future for your community. And even if you do, it's important to lay the groundwork first.
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June 27, 2023
