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20 More Miles of Protected Bike Lanes in the Next Two Years?
A rundown of the numbers puts Mayor Breed's promise in context
May 30, 2019
Protect Yourself! Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
May 29, 2019
Jackpot! Nevada Tops U.S. in Transportation Report
But when it comes strictly to transit, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington and Illinois comprise the top five.
May 28, 2019
Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit
City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.
May 22, 2019
Study: Better Transit Helps Latinos Live Healthier Lives
Two dynamics are at work for Latinos — and both have negative effects.
May 22, 2019
Seattle and Minneapolis: A Tale of Two Upzones
Dense, walkable cities mean more families can afford to stay, and public transport gets a boost. They’re also greener than suburbs, with their large homes and car-dependent multitudes. But changing zoning rules isn’t easy.
May 21, 2019
Connecticut Says ‘No’ to Transit-Oriented Development
“Putting a [transit-oriented development] next to an active rail yard has never worked successfully," says Connecticut's transportation commissioner. Yes, that's what he said.
May 20, 2019
San Francisco E-Bike Fleet Will Be Restored Months Before NYC
Lyft will restore e-bike service for its bike-share customers in San Francisco at least three months before the same bikes return to the streets of New York City.
May 14, 2019
There’s a Right Way to Spend Trillions on Infrastructure
A new report seeks to upend the debate over infrastructure to investments that boost mass transit while saving the planet.
May 14, 2019
A Great Big Freeway — Thanks to Induced Demand
Los Angeles is getting what it paid for when it widened 10 miles of its most infamous freeways — another lane of traffic.
May 8, 2019
