Withholding transit funds is just one aspect of the Trump administration's campaign to reshape the federal bureaucracy during the shutdown.| usa.streetsblog.org
Can temporary pedestrian pop-ups spur permanent change? The post Can Pedestrian Pop-Ups Go Permanent in the U.S.? appeared first on Streetsblog California.| Streetsblog California
Architects just checktheboxes on a LEED checklist. But it's time to pay attention to stuff outside the property line, too.| usa.streetsblog.org
Turns out, not everyone thinks driving 100 miles an hour anywhere they wish is an inalienable American freedom.| usa.streetsblog.org
Today on The Brake, we asked mobility researcher David Zipper to give us a breakdown of the most common speed-limiting technologies available today, and to share how he responds to six of the most common concerns about them — from the valid to the downright silly.| usa.streetsblog.org
It's time to understand the science of pedestrian-friendly cities.| usa.streetsblog.org
A group of Memphis advocates are uniting to challenge car dependency and unravel its devastating impacts on residents| Streetsblog USA
RIP electric vehicle tax credits, the Trump administration's latest assault on transit, and more.| Streetsblog USA
Promoting transit isn't just a social good. It's also a tool to achieve Vision Zero.| Streetsblog USA
Why does a bus cost Cincinnati $937,000, while Singapore spends $333,000? David Zipper has the answer.| Streetsblog USA
The "defensive driving" they teach in driver's ed has now turned into "defensive walking," and one car website has had it with victim-blaming.| Streetsblog USA
As the Trump administration claws back money for sustainable modes, states have a big opportunity to fill the gap.| usa.streetsblog.org
Congress has a chance to restore order, seize back their power of the purse, and stop Trump from "pocket-rescinding" hundreds of millions for good transportation projects. The post Advocates: Congress Must Stop Trump From Illegally Holding Back Sustainable Transportation Bucks appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.| Streetsblog San Francisco
Yes, every device we own is probably harvesting our data. But the car might be the worst offender. The post Friday Video: You Should Care That Your Car Is Spying On You appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.| Streetsblog San Francisco
One Rust Belt city is pursuing an innovative strategy to attract economic development and enhance urban livability. The post Revitalizing Cities With Small-Scale Manufacturing appeared first on Streetsblog San Francisco.| Streetsblog San Francisco
A series of brutal deaths on U.S. roads and trains is sparking outrage on the far right – and a push for some disturbing policy solutions that will only make our country more violent.| usa.streetsblog.org
Doesn't matter what you believe in, at least regarding the current debate over how safe it is to ride transit.| usa.streetsblog.org
...and how does your community measure up?| usa.streetsblog.org
The Trump administration bias for "vehicular travel" — and the burning of fossil fuels that it requires — rears its ugly head again.| usa.streetsblog.org
Transit funding cuts lead to faster climate change leads to economic catastrophe leads to more transit cuts.| usa.streetsblog.org
A top White House official signaled he'd capitalize on a recent murder on a Charlotte, N.C. train to cut funding to transit systems across the country.| usa.streetsblog.org
Corporations and policymakers aren't just promoting car dependency — they're actively making it harder to walk, bike, and move in our communities. So why is it so hard to name their enemies?| usa.streetsblog.org
A top union boss warns that service cuts don't only inconvenience riders.| usa.streetsblog.org
Deep cuts to Philadelphia's transit system will have devastating impacts in the City of Brotherly Love — and other cities may be next.| usa.streetsblog.org
Daniel Wortel-London on his new book, "The Menace of Prosperity: New York City and the Struggle for Economic Development, 1875–1981."| usa.streetsblog.org
The urbanism YouTube sphere is thriving — but who's getting the views?| usa.streetsblog.org
Mark Kabbash on his new system for measuring and verifying bike commuting to obtain carbon avoidance credits.| usa.streetsblog.org
Turns out, states that voted for the "Leopards Eating People's Faces Party" are getting their faces eaten by leopards.| usa.streetsblog.org
Out-of-class e-bikes are getting faster and more dangerous. How will it impact the image of slow-speed, pedal-assist vehicles — or even the faster riders who are responsibly sharing the road with cars?| usa.streetsblog.org
Colin Parent of Circulate San Diego on why California can't build transit.| usa.streetsblog.org
This short film offers a recipe for a great right of way, and a wealth of inspiration for communities to design for people.| usa.streetsblog.org
The transit advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary is rekindling a national conversation about the power of bold transportation reform to win at the ballot box.| usa.streetsblog.org
Covering the fight for livable streets and the battle against car dependency.| usa.streetsblog.org
A whopping six in 10 U.S. cyclists would relocate to a city that offered them an incentive to buy an electric bicycle, according to a new e-bike industry survey.| usa.streetsblog.org
A popular proposal for a federal e-bike credit is back in front of Congress — and this time, supporters have hard proof of concept that it will be the emissions-slashing, congestion-cutting, mode-shifting tool that Americans deserve.| usa.streetsblog.org
And as the bike shortages of the Covid-19 pandemic recently revealed, the absence of a robust domestic bike industry can itself become a barrier to getting Americans riding.| usa.streetsblog.org
Trade wars in Washington are having a chilling effect on the U.S. bike market. Could selling more used cycles fill the gap?| usa.streetsblog.org
Needing to drive in a car-dependent society is not some sort of moral failure. A one-week teach-in can help elected officials see that.| usa.streetsblog.org
A new bill would put a dedicated "roadway safety advocate in the halls of US DOT — and you can support it right now.| usa.streetsblog.org
A story about Florida's "killer train" has rail advocates rattled — and pushing for a wider set of solutions.| usa.streetsblog.org
Adie Tomer of Brookings on how to improve regional coordination around infrastructure.| usa.streetsblog.org
Talking Headways| usa.streetsblog.org
Earl's pearl: American-made bikes are good for the national economy — and could play a role in ending car dependency.| usa.streetsblog.org
A new calculator shows the real impacts of proposed highway expansions in their communities — and the experts behind the project hope that transportation agencies will someday be required to use it, too.| usa.streetsblog.org
Now U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is coming for our bike lanes!| usa.streetsblog.org
Supporting American families in the transportation realm doesn't mean giving low-population red states more money for highways — even if a new DOT memo suggests that's exactly what they'll do.| usa.streetsblog.org
So much for the administration that said it wanted to cut red tape...| usa.streetsblog.org
The former reality star, congressman and Fox News host said "yes" to just about everything during his confirmation hearing — but wasn't asked the hard questions.| usa.streetsblog.org
If Minnesota puts its transportation system on a path to net zero, other states will have a model to follow in addressing the highest emitting sector.| usa.streetsblog.org
"If your governor says they don't have money for transit, they are lying," said one advocate.| usa.streetsblog.org
Pedestrians hit by median-height cars have a 60 percent chance of suffering moderate injuries, but that figure rises to 83 percent when they are struck by a median-height pickup truck at that same speed.| usa.streetsblog.org
Between 42,000 crash deaths a year and rising tailpipe emissions that are swiftly killing the planet, America's long love affair with the privately-owned car hasn't exactly been a healthy relationship. Now, one micromobility company is sending a message to riders that it's time to break up — even if their cities aren't perfectly ridable yet.| usa.streetsblog.org
A new vehicle safety tech requirement could save 10,000+ lives a year, a new working group says – but only if we implement it in a thoughtful way that wins public acceptance.| usa.streetsblog.org
Europe is so far ahead of us on this.| usa.streetsblog.org
Want to import Europe's most exciting new safety law? Think strategically.| usa.streetsblog.org
This week we’re joined by Tufts professor Justin Hollander to talk about his new book, "The First City on Mars: An Urban Planner's Guide to Settling the Red Planet."| Streetsblog New York City
Voters in the City of Light could force SUV drivers to pay more to park — but even if the measure passes, more hurdles lie ahead.| usa.streetsblog.org