Study: Even Drivers Prefer Protected Bike Lanes
Aug 12, 2016, 11:07 am By Angie Schmitt
Protected bike lanes are welcomed by drivers as well. Photo: People for Bikes When it comes to…If People Can’t Afford to Live Near Work, They Probably Won’t Bike Commute
11:16am By Angie Schmitt
How out of control are Bay Area housing prices? It costs so much to live in Palo Alto that Kate…If You Want to Fix Sorry Bus Stops, Don’t Forget to Tell the DOT
Wed 11:20am By Angie Schmitt
It’s up to Montgomery County and the Maryland State Highway Administration to improve pedestrian…That Time a Louisville Paper Fantasized About Bombing Its Own Downtown
Aug 9, 2016, 11:17 am By Angie Schmitt
When urban renewal took a wrecking ball to American cities in the middle of the last century,…NTSB Finally Takes an Interest in Cycling Safety — Still Misses the Point
Aug 8, 2016, 11:28 am By Angie Schmitt
The National Transportation Safety Board is best known for investigating train crashes and plane…How the New Google Maps May Change the Way You See the City
Aug 5, 2016, 11:17 am By Angie Schmitt
The new version Google Maps (right) shades clusters of businesses in orange. Image: Googleblog What…Chris Christie’s Transportation Record Is a Bigger Disaster Than Bridgegate
Aug 4, 2016, 11:13 am By Angie Schmitt
What a fiasco. Six years after New Jersey Governor Chris Christie killed the ARC transit tunnel…Where the People Walk: A Global Glance at Walking Rates
Aug 3, 2016, 11:08 am By Angie Schmitt
Image: ARUP The way we move around is shaped by many factors — the physical environment, culture,…Trading a Park-and-Ride for a Public Plaza and Bike Parking
Aug 2, 2016, 11:38 am By Angie Schmitt
This parking lot will give way to a more pedestrian-friendly station area. Image: Greater Greater…Great Cities Don’t Take Late-Night Transit Service Away From Workers
Aug 1, 2016, 11:40 am By Angie Schmitt
What a sad state of affairs for transit in the nation’s capital. The end of the line for late…Study: Streetcar Tracks and Bicycling Don’t Mix
Jul 29, 2016, 11:00 am By Angie Schmitt
A new study out of Toronto confirms what cyclists in many U.S. cities have found out the hard way:…67 Congress Members Tell Feds: Measure the Movement of People, Not Cars
Jul 28, 2016, 11:35 am By Angie Schmitt
If U.S. DOT doesn’t change its proposed congestion metric, 50 people riding in a bus will count…Can a Major Minneapolis Transit Project Survive Regional Dysfunction?
Jul 27, 2016, 11:39 am By Angie Schmitt
The Twin Cities’ Orange Line bus rapid transit project ought to be a slam dunk. According…Tim Kaine Took a Stand Against Cul-de-Sacs
Jul 26, 2016, 11:52 am By Angie Schmitt
Even though the Democratic Party’s strongholds are in cities, we probably won’t hear much about…Will More Bike-Share Systems Opt for “Smart Bikes,” Not “Smart Docks”?
Jul 25, 2016, 11:38 am By Angie Schmitt
When Portland launched its bike-share system last week, it became the biggest American city to go…Elon Musk’s “Master Plan” Won’t Work for Cities
Jul 22, 2016, 11:37 am By Angie Schmitt
Elon Musk knows technology, but he doesn’t understand cities so well. Photo: Steve…Portland’s Long-Awaited Bike-Share System Gets Off to an Impressive Start
Jul 21, 2016, 10:57 am By Angie Schmitt
Portland Mayor Charlie Hales and his wife, Nancy, lead a celebratory bike ride over the car-free…Seattle’s New Park-and-Rides Cost a Fortune But Won’t Move Many People
Jul 20, 2016, 11:09 am By Angie Schmitt
Seattle area voters will vote this November on a $53 billion transit expansion package. But along…Houston FTW: Transit Execs Aim to Fix Sorry Bus Stops
Jul 19, 2016, 11:41 am By Angie Schmitt
Houston METRO officials recognize that poor walking infrastructure and uncomfortable waiting…Focusing Only on Commutes Overlooks Women’s Transportation Needs
Jul 18, 2016, 11:12 am By Angie Schmitt
In the UK, commuting accounts for about 23 percent of the distance men travel. For women, it’s…
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