8 Transportation Engineering Euphemisms That Should Be Tossed Out
Have you ever gone to a public meeting about a street in your neighborhood, only to be told that your ideas to calm traffic would result in a "level of service" that would be "unacceptable"? Or that an "alternative transportation" option like a bike lane would render the street "capacity deficient"?
January 18, 2017
One British City’s Transit Solution: Tax Parking
Nottingham, England, is winning recognition around the U.K. for its successful commuter parking program, which charges employers for the spaces they provide to employees and directs the revenue to transit.
January 17, 2017
The Injustice of Subsidizing Jobs People Can Only Reach By Driving
The more far-flung the jobs in a region, the fewer are accessible via transit, biking, and walking -- or even a short, inexpensive car commute. And yet, in many states, economic development policies still contribute to long, burdensome commutes, especially for people who can't afford cars.
January 13, 2017
Transportation Agencies Will Finally Measure the Movement of People, Not Just Cars
Hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent in the quest for free-flowing vehicular traffic. The result is wider highways, more sprawl, and more people stuck in congestion. But this week U.S. DOT took an important step to change course, releasing new standards to guide how transportation agencies measure their performance. Advocates for transit and walkability say the policy is a significant improvement.
January 13, 2017
Anticipating a Big Year for Transit Expansion in 2017
About 80 major new transitways will be under construction across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reports Yonah Freemark in his annual roundup.
January 13, 2017
3 Highlights From Elaine Chao’s Very Vague Confirmation Hearing
Chao gave a tight-lipped performance that didn't reveal much about how she would use the regulatory and approval power at her disposal, but here are three instances where you can try to read the tea leaves.
January 12, 2017
The Wait for the Bus Feels Longer If Your Stop Is Near Heavy Traffic
A pleasant waiting environment can make transit trips seem shorter, while traffic and pollution make waits seem longer than they really are, according to a new study.
January 12, 2017
The Unequal Toll of Pedestrian Deaths
News reports tend to blame the victims of these crashes for transgressions like "distracted walking" or crossing where they shouldn't have. But a new analysis from Smart Growth America highlights how pedestrian deaths are a systemic problem caused by the dangerous design of our streets and transportation systems.
January 11, 2017
These U.S. Cities Offer the Best Job Access to Transit Riders
How well does your city's transit system connect people to jobs? A new report from the University of Minnesota lays out how many jobs are accessible via transit in major American cities.
January 10, 2017
Study: D.C. Bike-Share Cut Neighborhood Congestion 4 Percent
Researchers have released new findings that suggest a more consistent traffic-reduction impact than previously thought.
January 10, 2017
