Shhh! $1.5 Billion Dallas Freeway Won’t Actually Reduce Gridlock
Oct 3, 2014, 11:02 am By Angie Schmitt
Graphic: Dallas Morning News There’s been a heated debate in Dallas the last few years about…Denver’s Ambitious Transit Expansion Plan was Almost Left at the Station
Oct 3, 2014, 10:24 am By Angie SchmittDenver’s amazing bet on an ambitious and comprehensive plan to expand their transportation network…What Motivates Mode Choices for Urban Residents?
Oct 2, 2014, 12:21 pm By Angie SchmittA report from the TransitCenter has discovered something that’s obvious to transit riders but not…Deranged Traffic Projections Could Cost Wisconsin $3 Billion
Oct 2, 2014, 11:01 am By Angie Schmitt
To justify highway expansions, Wisconsin DOT issues traffic projections that far exceed the actual…Is Austin’s Central Corridor a Smart Transit Bet?
Oct 1, 2014, 11:10 am By Angie Schmitt
This November, Austinites will be asked to vote for a $600 million bond issue to bring a new rail…The Irony of Wisconsin’s Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Oct 1, 2014, 10:34 am By Angie SchmittOn November 4th, the people of Wisconsin will be asked if they want to “protect” the state’s…Paris, France Aims for Bicycle Trips to Account for 15% of Transport by 2020
Sep 30, 2014, 1:22 pm By Angie SchmittMore parking spaces for bikes, new bike paths on the main roadways, widespread 30km/h zones, and…Mapping Accessibility: What Can You Get to in 20 Minutes?
Sep 30, 2014, 11:36 am By Angie Schmitt
The map on the left shows the density of destinations accessible in the Minneapolis region in a…A Milwaukee Suburb Turns to Complete Streets to Spur Business
Sep 29, 2014, 10:59 am By Angie Schmitt
The redesign of North Avenue in Wauwatosa, just outside Milwaukee, is being credited with spurring a…Do Drivers Cover the Cost of Roads? Not By a Long Shot
Sep 26, 2014, 10:56 am By Angie Schmitt
All charts: Pew Charitable Trusts [PDF] David Alpert at Greater Greater Washington shares this…Portland Tries Out “Advisory Bike Lanes”
Sep 25, 2014, 11:10 am By Angie Schmitt
“Advisory bike lanes,” like this one in the Netherlands, allow drivers to cross into the bike…Over Time, Will More Streetcars Get Their Own Lanes?
Sep 24, 2014, 10:48 am By Angie Schmitt
Atlanta’s 2.7-mile streetcar system is expected to start doing test runs in November. Image:…Why Cities Should Strive for Streets That “Fail”
Sep 23, 2014, 10:51 am By Angie Schmitt
What makes a good street? Wide, tree-lined sidewalks? A concentration of businesses and activity? Or…Will Florida DOT Pull Off a “Culture Change” and Make Streets Safer?
Sep 22, 2014, 11:12 am By Angie Schmitt
Holding the distinction of being the most dangerous state for biking and walking seems to have…Norwegian Town Pays Cyclists and Pedestrians “Reverse Toll” Money
Sep 19, 2014, 10:56 am By Angie Schmitt
How’s this for bike- and pedestrian-friendly? A town in Norway is paying people to bike and walk.…Cyclist Found Guilty for Riding in Street
Sep 19, 2014, 10:37 am By Angie SchmittThe Midwest, my home state included, is stereotyped as backwoods rednecks for a reason…this is one…DC and New Orleans Closing the Bike Commute Gap With Portland
Sep 18, 2014, 10:53 am By Angie Schmitt
Growth in bike commuting has slowed in Portland and Minneapolis, while some less well-known biking…When Highways Are Barriers to Opportunity
Sep 17, 2014, 11:02 am By Brad Aaron
Looking at a map of commute times, Patrick Kennedy at Walkable Dallas-Fort Worth finds that people…How to Improve 3-Foot Passing Laws
Sep 16, 2014, 10:32 am By Brad Aaron
After a couple of vetoes by Governor Jerry Brown, California finally has a 3-foot passing law. As of…With Permit Parking, John Cranley Could Help Cincinnati Despite Himself
Sep 15, 2014, 11:02 am By Brad Aaron
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