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Vision Zero Cities: Driving as a Risk Factor: A New Paradigm
Driving is inherently dangerous, and to reduce total exposure to these dangers, we must reduce driving in the United States.
October 20, 2022
Cycling Through COVID-19: Austin, Portland and Washington, D.C.
These three U.S. cities took very different approaches to taking care of their cyclists during COVID-19. Find out who lowered speed limits, who expedited bike lane construction, and more.
October 20, 2022
High-Speed Rail Sustainability Report 2022 Released
Too bad the station renderings show such car-centric places
October 20, 2022
Cycling Through COVID-19: Freiburg and Munich
What does a cycling-supportive German city do for its riders during COVID-19? Lay the groundwork for an even bigger biking future.
October 19, 2022
Opinion: Cars Do More Damage to Business Districts Than Local Officials Admit
The disproportionate number of crashes caused by unlicensed drivers defeat the business-friendly and safety purpose of complete streets, road diets, curb extensions, and other traffic-calming elements to encourage bike- and pedestrian-safe main streets.
October 19, 2022
Local Ballot Measures: Sales Taxes for Transportation Are Tricky
Local sales tax measures are increasingly tapped as a source for highway widenings, and they're getting tricky about it
October 19, 2022
Vision Zero Cities: How to Fix Our Most Dangerous Roads
In urban areas, arterials make up just 15 percent of all roads but are where a whopping 67 percent of pedestrian deaths occur.
October 18, 2022
Already Delayed Expo Line Bike Path Gap Closure Delayed Again
This week, LADOT issued another update - kicking the timeline a year down the road: "Construction is anticipated to begin Spring 2024."
October 18, 2022
Cycling Through COVID-19: Barcelona and Seville
These two Spanish cities were internationally known for their bike-friendliness. But while one of them went the extra mile for cyclists during COVID-19, the other one missed the memo.
October 18, 2022
3000 out of 3001 Americans Want to Decarbonize Transportation — But Will the GOP Do It?
By a roughly 3,000-to-1 ratio during the public comment period, Americans support a key Biden administration climate initiative.
October 17, 2022
