Thursday's Headlines Are Driving Into Bankruptcy — Streetsblog USA
A lot of people have taken on car loans they can't really afford. If only there were other ways for them to get around.| usa.streetsblog.org
A lot of people have taken on car loans they can't really afford. If only there were other ways for them to get around.| usa.streetsblog.org
What this country needs is the "Great American Rail Trail."| Streetsblog New York City
...and why it's so urgent that we work for a better future.| usa.streetsblog.org
Will the Gateway Project be back? Or will anyone taking a train have to get to da choppa instead?| Streetsblog USA
Relying solely on vehicle automation for pedestrian detection and collision avoidance is not advised, a new study said.| Streetsblog USA
No, not the David Bowie movie — it's America's most-needed roadway safety fix.| Streetsblog USA
First responders across the country are struggling with the trauma of witnessing constant car crashes — and joining the fight for better infrastructure that prevents these tragedies before they happen.| Streetsblog USA
High car prices (and loan default rates) are a sign of a K-shaped economy where the wealthy thrive and the lower classes struggle, CNBC reports.| Streetsblog USA
"We have tried criminalizing our way out of systemic problems before; it has not worked, and it has harmed the very communities we claim to support."| Streetsblog USA
EV infrastructure is far more valuable to the nation's prosperity and jobs market than the White House believes, according to a new report.| Streetsblog USA
As cities save lives by slowing down traffic, every 5-miles-per-hour increase on interstates increases the chances of death by 8.5 percent.| usa.streetsblog.org
Withholding transit funds is just one aspect of the Trump administration's campaign to reshape the federal bureaucracy during the shutdown.| usa.streetsblog.org
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
As the Trump administration claws back money for sustainable modes, states have a big opportunity to fill the gap.| usa.streetsblog.org
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
...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
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
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
