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Why Are Many States Trying to Ban Cities From Slowing Down Drivers?
Texas could soon become the latest state to ban its cities from reclaiming lane space from drivers — and now that Trump is in office, some fear that more will follow.
April 23, 2025
US DOT Doesn’t Want to Fund Road Diets Anymore
One of America's largest road safety programs will look "unfavorably" on applications that reduce lane capacity for vehicles – even in urban areas where there's nowhere else to build bike lanes, sidewalk extension, and other sorely-needed infrastructur...
April 3, 2025
Friday Video: How to Redesign a Nasty Suburban Arterial for People
Yes, it can be done.
June 27, 2024
More Carnage, More Speeding, But still No Road Diet on Franklin
Despite the ongoing crashes, the most potent tool to reduce automobile speeds remains off the table. Local advocates are outraged
January 16, 2024
Study: Yes, SUVs Are Deadlier Than Cars — But on Fast Arterials, Pedestrians Die No Matter What
In car-dependent Tennessee, SUVs and pick-ups aren't driving the pedestrian death surge — because roads are so fast that even the smallest cars will kill anyone they might strike.
October 24, 2023
Study: What Road Diets Mean For Older Drivers
"After a road diet, all motorists seem to drive at a rate that feels comfortable to a mildly-impaired older adult."
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Julie Wisch
September 21, 2023
