Stories About Marathon Walking Commuters Receiving Benevolent Donations of Cars Are Actually Terrible
These stories aren't heartwarming. They highlight systemic, persistent injustice that goes unaddressed.
July 19, 2018
Slowly and Stealthily, Trump’s DOT Starves Transit Expansion Projects of Federal Funds
The Trump administration has slowed the release of federal transit grants to such a crawl that expansion projects in the works for years are now in jeopardy.
July 18, 2018
Six Principles for a Transit System That Makes Your City More Fair and Just
Transit should be a great social equalizer. In many cities, however, transit's potential to advance economic fairness is held in check because resources are distributed inequitably.
July 18, 2018
A Super Quick Fix for a Dangerous Road in Baltimore
Using Jersey barriers filled with water for ballast, the city carved a safe walking and biking path out of a lane of car traffic.
July 17, 2018
Senators Want to Sneak Safety Exemptions for Self-Driving Cars Into Law
A group of senators led by South Dakota Republican John Thune wants to let companies rush self-driving cars to market before any federal safety standards related to autonomous systems have been drafted.
July 17, 2018
Cities Are Replacing Dangerous Slip Lanes With Space for People
What a difference some paint makes.
July 16, 2018
8 Tips for Cities to Make the Most of Dockless Bike-Share and Scooters
The National Association of City Transportation Officials released guidelines to help cities manage these services without getting taken for a ride.
July 13, 2018
American Cities Are Drowning in Car Storage
Groundbreaking research presents credible estimates of the total parking supply in several American cities, and it's not pretty.
July 13, 2018
Mad About Bike Lanes, Baltimore Fire Department Takes It Out on Advocates
One BCFD firefighter is facing assault charges for his attack on a city planner. But allegations of harassment and intimidation go beyond that.
July 11, 2018
These Are the American Cities Where Transit Access to Jobs Is Getting Better
Investments in better transit are paying off for Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Columbus.
July 10, 2018
