Advocates of Color are Elevating a Different Perspective on Safe Streets
Last week, advocates convened in Atlanta for the Untokening, a gathering for people who've felt isolated or tokenized within the safe streets movement, and an opportunity to put their perspectives front and center.
November 21, 2016
The Future of Transit Fares: Less Cash, More Trust, Faster Service
We have the technology right now to revolutionize transit fare payment in ways that make transit systems faster and more user-friendly, via features like tap-and-go payment and all-door boarding. A few leading cities are doing just that, but in America most transit agencies are playing catch-up.
November 18, 2016
Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi Are Falling for Infrastructure Propaganda
We're going to see a lot of stories about Donald Trump and infrastructure in the next few months, and this reporting will be heavily influenced by a message that has been honed and perfected by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It will be important to see through these arguments and view the Trump infrastructure plan with clear eyes.
November 17, 2016
Cycling Is Getting a Lot Safer in American Cities Adding a Lot of Bike Lanes
American cities still have a long way to go before they're considered safe for people of all ages and abilities to bike. But many of them have made a lot of progress recently, especially the ones building protected bike lanes.
November 17, 2016
A Day to Remember the Tens of Thousands of Americans Killed in Traffic
Traffic collisions are one of the leading killers in America, particularly for young people. But outside of the occasional roadside memorial, there is little lasting public remembrance of the victims -- and the problem.
November 16, 2016
Architects Reject AIA’s Call to “Work With” Trump
Architects around the country are speaking out against the American Institute of Architects after the professional organization made a post-election statement pledging to work with Trump and support his infrastructure agenda.
November 14, 2016
Trump Picks Road Industry Lobbyist to Lead Transportation Transition
So much for "draining the swamp." Under Donald Trump, it looks like the White House and Congress will be more infested with lobbyists than ever.
November 14, 2016
Everything Has Changed. Urban Activists Have New Battles to Fight
Tuesday night was a great night for transit in Seattle, where the region's $54 billion light rail measure sailed to a win. Under normal circumstances, transit advocates would have been elated.
November 11, 2016
Democrats Who Embrace the Trump Infrastructure Plan Are Suckers
As painful as it is to deal with the reality of a Donald Trump presidency, if you think highways and sprawl are a terrible mistake, the time to mobilize is now.
November 10, 2016
If Not for Trump, Last Night Would Have Been Great for Transit
Last night had the makings of a historic election for transit. Voters in cities as varied as Raleigh, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles turned out to support ballot measures to dramatically expand bus and rail service. But the election of Donald Trump and the retention of GOP majorities in both houses of Congress cast a pall of uncertainty over transit agencies everywhere, with continued federal support for transit suddenly in doubt.
November 9, 2016