Friday Video: Getting City Dwellers to the Great Outdoors Without a Car
Sep 20, 2024, 12:03 am By Streetsblog
In America, most long walks in the woods begin with a long drive in a car. But does being auto-free have to mean never going for a hike again? Check out the latest City Nerd video, which breaks down the eight — yes, only eight — U.S. cities where people…Will Mayor Johnson Save Chicago’s Greyhound Station Before Tomorrow’s Deadline?
Sep 19, 2024, 9:10 pm By John Greenfield
This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. Sadly, when it comes to getting Chicago decision-makers to save the local Greyhound terminal, 630 W. Harrison St., before it closes this month, it’s looking increasingly unlikely that we can wake them up before…Talking Headways Podcast: Episode 500 — LA and Beyond with ForceCenter’s Ken Napzok and Joseph Scrimshaw
Sep 19, 2024, 2:11 pm By Jeff Wood
This week on the Talking Headways podcast we’re hitting 500 episodes! To celebrate we have a bit of a look back in time with former Streetsblog US Editor Tanya Snyder on the origins of the show. We then chat with Ken Napzok and Joseph Scrimshaw of my…Opinion: How to Make Half the Country Oppose Safe Streets
Sep 19, 2024, 9:03 am By Andy Boenau
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared on Urbanism Speakeasy and is republished with permission. There’s a large chunk of the country who votes for their political team no matter what. Political strategists know this from decades of anonymous…Will the State DOT Support St. Louis’s Sustainable Transportation Surge?
Sep 19, 2024, 12:46 am By Kea Wilson
Editor’s note: this article is the second in a series about a pivotal moment in St. Louis’s sustainable transportation evolution, and how it mirrors similar moments in other U.S. cities. Click here to read the entire series When Jen Wade describes what…Thursday’s Headlines Are Trying to Walk Here
Sep 19, 2024, 12:25 am By Blake Aued
Europe has the most walkable cities in the world, and North America is at the bottom, according to a new study. For example, in Zurich 99 percent of residents live within a 15-minute walk to essential services like schools and medical offices, whereas in San…Sacramento City Council May Declare Emergency Over Traffic Safety
5:38pm By Melanie Curry
Vice Mayor Caity Maple was preparing to present an emergency declaration at last night’s Sacramento City Council meeting. The city has been suffering under the highest car crash fatality rate among large cities in California, and the Sacramento Bee recently…Is St. Louis’ Transportation Structure Set Up to Sustain its Traffic-Calming Boom?
12:04am By Kea Wilson
Editor’s note: this article is the second in a series about a pivotal moment in St. Louis’s sustainable transportation evolution, and how it mirrors similar moments in other U.S. cities. Click here to read the entire series. Over the next three years,…Another Reason We Have a Housing Crisis? Highways!
12:03am By Joe Harrington
It’s generally understood that the construction of America’s highway system took a great toll on our society, but in the Twin Cities, land once set aside for housing, industry and agriculture were the most decimated. Minnesota provides a perfect window…Wednesday’s Headlines Are for the Children
12:01am By Blake Aued
Almost 20 million children ride to school each day on diesel buses, which are bad for the environment and for their health. The Biden administration’s $5 billion investment in electric buses is a start toward changing that, but not enough. (e360) As the…Tuesday’s Headlines Came Down With Congestion
Tue 12:54am By Blake Aued
Vehicle miles driven nationwide have jumped 12 percent since the pandemic lockdowns temporarily cleared out streets. Traffic congestion now exceeds pre-COVID levels, and even more concerning, it’s rising faster than when shelter-at-home orders ended in 2021.…Even 500 Episodes In, Jeff Wood Isn’t Done Exploring Everything Cities Can Be
Tue 12:02am By Streetsblog
Our sister podcast, Talking Headways, is about to hit its 500th episode. But how did host Jeff Wood accomplish that massive milestone, and how does he keep finding all these powerful stories about how our cities work? On today’s episode of The Brake, host…Themes from Streetsblog California’s Ten Years
Sep 16, 2024, 8:07 pm By Melanie Curry
For our 10th anniversary celebration, Streetsblog California put together a short program celebrating our achievements. We still have some programs available – let us know if you want us to mail you one. It was interesting to put it together, and we thought…A Chat with USDOT’s Mariia Zimmerman
Sep 16, 2024, 6:01 pm By Cameron Bolton
This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Last week, the mobility justice nonprofit Equiticity held its annual meeting, titled “Racial Equity in Motion: Exploring the Intersection of Transportation, Environmental Justice, and Public…Deep Dive: St. Louis Launches $300M Sea Change for Sustainable Transportation
Sep 16, 2024, 12:04 am By Kea Wilson
This article is the first in series about a pivotal moment in St. Louis’s sustainable transportation evolution, and how it mirrors similar moments in other U.S. cities. Click here for the entire series. A couple of weeks ago, I went on a three-hour bike ride…Carmageddon: Shift to Remote Work Led to Increase in Driving and Congestion…
Sep 16, 2024, 12:02 am By George Kevin Jordan
We’re driven to extraction. Many Americans have embraced remote work culture, but the work-from-home ethos didn’t cause an expected decrease in driving and congestion. In fact, data show an increase in total vehicle miles traveled, a new analysis reveals.……And in NYC, VMTs Had a Double-Digit Increase, Counter to Regional Goal
Sep 16, 2024, 12:02 am By Gersh Kuntzman
We’re driving ourselves mad. Total car miles traveled by residents of the New York City metro area are up 14 percent over the past five years — and are way above pre-pandemic numbers — giving our area the third worst traffic in the country behind the…Monday’s Headlines Got a Little Ol’ Convoy
Sep 16, 2024, 12:01 am By Blake Aued
Diesel trucks carrying freight are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, but alternatives like cargo e-bikes are making inroads in cities (Transportation for America). Meanwhile, people are also increasingly choosing cargo bikes over cars (Momentum).…Friday Video: Welcome to the ‘War on Cars’
Sep 13, 2024, 9:28 am By Gersh Kuntzman
If you didn’t know it — there’s a war on cars. You see it on Fox News. You see it on local TV. You hear it from politicians. But the fact is: the car is having a war on us. Thankfully, Streetsblog NYC Founder Aaron Naparstek, plus activists Doug Gordon…Friday’s Headlines Debate the Debate
Sep 13, 2024, 12:44 am By Blake AuedAs usual, the existential issue of climate change got short shrift during Tuesday’s presidential debate. Kamala Harris retreated to the middle, bragging about record oil production under the Biden administration, while Donald Trump offered his usual word…
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