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How To Bring ‘Zero Auto Ownership’ Out of the Shadows
Cars are so ubiquitous in the United States it’s hard for some people to believe it’s possible to live without one. But in order to meet a host of urgent local, regional and national environmental and public health goals, we must drastically cut down on vehicle miles traveled (VMT).
In short: people need to drive less.
May 5, 2022
Car Noise Stokes Heart Attacks
Researchers in New Jersey link traffic racket to cardiovascular disease and cardiac episodes, proving again that it's death, not redemption, that's beneath a dirty hood.
May 4, 2022
Why Lithium Mining For EV Batteries Should Be Our ‘Absolute Last Resort’
"We can't mine our way out of the climate crisis," one activist said.
May 4, 2022
What Should the Air Resources Board Study?
An opportunity to help shape California Air Resources Board's research priorities - and provide ideas for future research projects
May 4, 2022
NYC Official Under Fire for Questioning Benefits and Equity of Transit
We always assume more transit means more equity. But a progressive planning commissioner apparently disagrees, sparking quite a conversation.
May 3, 2022
Mass. Governor Developing E-Bike Incentive Program
The Baker administration wants to help more Bay State residents purchase electric pedal-assist bicycles.
May 3, 2022
New Electric Citi Bike Has Better Batteries
It may not quite be double the fun, but the new generation of Citi Bike electric bikes has a battery that can at least double the range.
May 2, 2022
Safety Billboards May Cause 17K Crashes A Year
Such signs are provoking a conversation among advocates about the limits of on-road safety messages more broadly.
May 2, 2022
High-Speed Rail Hits Milestones
EIR for Merced to San Jose, Central Valley Station designs, Funding for Union Station, Adoption of 2022 Business Plan
April 29, 2022
Walkability Scores Don’t Work For Everyone
Standard walkability metrics aren't factoring in all the reasons why residents can't or won't travel by foot, a new analysis suggests— and cities need to think beyond the sidewalk, particularly in neighborhoods of color that face the steepest barriers.
April 29, 2022
