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Meet The K: New Light Rail Line Opens in Los Angeles
Last week, Metro opened its newest light rail line to the public: the 8.5-mile $2-billion K Line.
October 12, 2022
How Should California Spend Money from Cap-and-Trade?
The California Air Resources Board is seeking public input on prioritizing climate spending. What are your ideas? Weigh in! You know that others - including profit-focused businesses - are putting in their two cents. Deadline is this Friday, October 14.
October 12, 2022
Drivers (Mostly Men) Rely Way Too Much on Those Automated Driving Systems, Study Says
Toxic masculinity and automated driving systems seem to go hand in hand.
October 11, 2022
Cycling Through COVID-19: London
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about the most rapid transformation of the streetscape in Greater London in recent decades, resulting in a sharp rise in both walking and cycling. See how the Brits did it, and how they're still building on their success.
October 11, 2022
‘Minimobility’ Can Make Streets Safer — But Will SUV-Loving Americans Embrace It?
Small, slow-speed passenger vehicles that are safer for pedestrians could be a $100-billion industry by the end of the decade, a new report claims.
October 11, 2022
Why the Rent Is Too Damn High: The Suburbs Aren’t Growing
New York City builds less housing per capita than almost any major city in the U.S. — and its suburbs aren't picking up the slack.
October 11, 2022
Report: Does Cal Invest Transportation Cash in Climate-Friendly Ways?
In first year of putting plan into place, a "lot of progress." Also, a lot more work to be done
October 7, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Texas Highway Tangle
Why is there no affordable housing in Austin? The Texas DOT is a big force pushing for sprawl, a journalist finds.
October 6, 2022
How The Traffic Violence Pandemic Is Creating A Silent Mental Health Crisis
The global traffic violence pandemic is also spawning a devastating global mental health crisis that could be making traffic violence trends worse — and researchers say policymakers must do more.
October 6, 2022
The Day I Was Hit By a Driver Changed My Life, And My City, Forever
Here at Streetsblog, we write a lot about car crashes — but when it comes to the impact they have on individuals and communities, it's best to hear from the victims themselves.
October 6, 2022