Too Many State DOTs Are Little More Than Highway Departments
In the last 50 years, nearly every state agency that used to call itself the "highway department" has changed its name to the "department of transportation" to reflect a change in mission. But in practice, many state DOTs still operate strictly as highway departments.
August 24, 2017
Shreveport Mayor Votes to Bulldoze a Black Neighborhood to Build a Highway
Mayor Ollie Taylor sided with economic development consultants, and against the wishes of her constituents living in the Shreveport neighborhood of Allendale.
August 23, 2017
New Oregon Law Aims to Shed Light on Police Bias in Traffic Stops
You can't end discrimination in traffic stops if you don't know how bad the problem is, but only a handful of states collect comprehensive racial data on traffic enforcement. Now you can add one more to the list.
August 21, 2017
In Case There Was Any Doubt, Trump’s Infrastructure “Plan” Going Nowhere
The fact that any momentum for Trump's infrastructure plan has completely dissipated is good news for cities and the climate. All signs were pointing to a sprawl-inducing disaster.
August 21, 2017
Confronting Male Dominance in the Urban Planning Debate
Why are conversations about urban planning issues -- especially online -- so dominated by men?
August 18, 2017
A Strategy for Strong Transit and Walkability in Small Cities
A leading group of transit planners recently convened in Minneapolis to talk about best practices. One of the big takeaways, according to attendees, was how leading big city transit agencies are improving service on high-ridership corridors with bus rapid transit, all-door boarding, and improved frequency.
August 16, 2017
The 85th Percentile Rule Is Killing Us
A report from the NTSB is vindicating advocates' critique of an engineering standard that seeks to accommodate motorist behavior instead of designing streets for safety.
August 11, 2017
Cities Fund Student Transit Passes — Why Not Bike-Share Passes Too?
High school students haven't gotten much attention as potential bike-share users, but as former Chicago and DC transportation chief Gabe Klein recently told CNN, that's a mistake: "We should absolutely be giving these kids memberships or reduced-fee memberships because it lowers our costs." To make it happen, current rules will have to change.
August 10, 2017
Send Us Your Nominations for America’s Sorriest Bus Stop
We need your help to fill out the field of bus stops that will compete for nationwide ridicule (and with it, a kick in the pants for local streets and transit agencies who are responsible).
August 10, 2017
The State With the Deadliest Traffic in America Admits Its High-Speed Streets Have to Change
Florida is the most dangerous state in the nation for walking and biking. To save lives, the state DOT is planning to lower speed limits and redesign streets to encourage safer driving.
August 8, 2017
