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Four Ways that NY Gov. Hochul’s Cancelation of Congestion Pricing is Bad for America
The plan was always controversial, but supporters have rightly pointed out that politicians need to act boldly, lest our society fail to meet its stated goals.
June 5, 2024
What Indianapolis’ BRT Mess Reveals About the Troubling Power of ‘State Preemption’ in Transportation
What happens when state legislatures try to stop sustainable transportation projects that city dwellers badly want? Indianapolis provides a troubling case study.
March 24, 2024
Urbanists’ Doug Burgum Lovefest Shows the ‘Why’ Behind Our Advocacy
I am far less interested in talking about Gov. Doug Burgum's politics than talking about his values, and how those values shape his urbanism, and thus the actual lives of the people he governs.
March 15, 2024
Peter Flax: ‘Cyclist Strength Comes from Unity’
The writer's new book, "Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle," is a broad look at bike riding with one common theme: we must come together.
March 12, 2024
Commentary: The Street Fight Over SUVs in Paris
What are the implications for San Francisco and other cities around the world?
Romain Loubière
March 7, 2024
Opinion: Governor’s Veto of Complete Streets Bill Stinks
Caltrans needs to be held responsible for its own policies - and for the safety or all road users, not just drivers. S.B. 127 would have helped.
October 14, 2019
Filmmaker Documents Women’s March in 360: Politics and Protest in the Public Realm
Demonstrations were held in San Francisco, Oakland and elsewhere in the Bay Area to demand equity and respect for women's rights. It was a great example of streets and other public spaces being used for discourse, protest, and demands for justice.
January 22, 2018
SPUR Talk: The Politics of Transportation Planning
To be a successful transportation planner, you've also got to be a persuasive salesman, said two consultants at a recent SPUR event.
August 22, 2017
