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How Much Would It Cost to Minneapolize the Country?
What would it cost to retrofit the entire United States to be reasonably bikeable?
May 29, 2014
While the Economy Grows, Americans Continue to Drive Less
The last time the average American drove this little, Bill Clinton was president and Seinfeld was the most-watched show in the country. Not since 1994 has per capita driving been as low as it is now, according to new data from the Federal Highway Administration compiled by economist Doug Short.
May 28, 2014
Time Is Running Out to Become a Streetsblog Superhero — Give Today
This is it! The final days and the final giveaway of our spring pledge drive. So far, 221 superheroes have donated to Streetsblog and Streetfilms. To reach our goal, we need 179 more readers to step up and give by Sunday at midnight.
May 28, 2014
Talking Headways Podcast: Les Rues Are Made for Walking
Last week, Smart Growth America brought us the bad news: More than 47,000 people died while walking between 2003 and 2012. Most victims are killed on high-speed arterial roads. A disproportionate number are elderly or racial minorities.
May 28, 2014
Atlanta’s Pleasantdale Road Voted the Least Crossable Street in America
Streetsblog readers have spoken, choosing Atlanta's Pleasantdale Road as the "least crossable street in America," which beat tough competition from Phoenix, Kansas City, and other cities.
May 27, 2014
Study: Drivers Less Likely to Yield for Black Pedestrians
You've heard the expression "driving while black?" Perhaps "walking while black" is a thing, too.
May 23, 2014
Why the Senate Transportation Bill Will Devastate Transit
Transit officials lined up today to make clear that holding transit spending at current levels -- as the Senate’s transportation authorization bill does -- will put transit systems at risk of falling further into dangerous disrepair.
May 23, 2014
8 Takeaways From the Bike League’s Study of Cyclist Fatalities
When someone is killed while riding a bike in the United States, the most follow-up you'll usually see is a newspaper article or two. There's rarely a trial or a detailed examination of what went wrong.
May 22, 2014
Talking Headways Podcast: Houston, Transit Paradise?
Welcome to a super-long extra-bonus episode of Talking Headways! We only took on two topics this week, but we got so enthralled by both of them we just couldn't shut up.
May 22, 2014
What If You Behaved Like an Obnoxious Road Hog at the Supermarket?
This PSA, produced by the Norwegian government, does a brilliant job reminding people that the way you act behind the wheel affects everyone around you. Wouldn't it be nice if people observed the same decorum driving a car on city streets as they do pushing a cart in the grocery store aisles?
May 21, 2014