Aaron Short
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Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
Walkable This Way: How Fashionista Derek Guy Became One of the Nation’s Best-Known Urbanists
The menswear icon has used his vast social media platform to wade into another culture war by promoting walkable neighborhoods over the alienating lifestyle of suburban sprawl.
New Crisis for Inter-City Customers As Megabus Goes Bust
"Every time a viable option goes away, it hurts the mobility of everyone and drives more people toward cars," said one activist.
Calling Out In Transit: ‘Train Lovers for Harris-Walz’ Raise $12K in One Zoom Room
The goal was to raise money and to galvanize attention on the least weird thing around: good public transit.
Streets and Highways Are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech
Protests against Israel's assault on Gaza may shift from college campuses to roads — and most Americans like their cars more than free speech.
Eclipse Special: Bad Moon Rising for Transit Users Who Want to See the Show
The eclipse will bring darkness to a swath of the country — but also shed some light on how bad our transit is.