…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…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…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.…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…What Happens to E-Bikes and E-Scooters In NYC? They’re Fish Food
Sep 13, 2024, 12:04 am By Sophia Lebowitz
The sun filters through a bridge over Starlight Park, casting a golden shimmer on the Bronx River.…The Car Stole Our ‘Bliss’ 125 Years Ago Today
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The automobile got its first taste of blood 125 years ago today — and it’s never been able to…Transit App Now Provides Safety-First Bike Directions
Sep 12, 2024, 11:31 am By George Kevin Jordan
There’s a map for that. A commuter train, subway and bus app is launching an update to allow users…Talking Headways Podcast: Expanding Amtrak Across America
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This week we’re joined by Mike Christensen, Executive Director of the Utah Rail Passengers…Thursday’s Headlines Walk on the Wild Side
Sep 12, 2024, 1:14 am By Blake Aued
For the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing rules requiring…On a Roll: Feds Inch Closer to Finally Achieving Key Goal of Americans With Disabilities Act
Sep 12, 2024, 12:03 am By Marissa Bell
The 34-year-old Americans With Disabilities Act may soon — finally — give pedestrians, people…Streetsblog Editor Reflects on the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11
Sep 11, 2024, 7:46 pm By Roger Rudick
The phone rang shortly after 6 a.m., 23 years ago today. As I answered groggily, at first I was…Wednesday’s Headlines Need Waymo Evidence on Robotaxis
Sep 11, 2024, 12:32 am By Blake Aued
After a series of very public setbacks, self-driving car manufacturer Waymo is releasing reams of…Opinion: Federal Plan to Make Cars Safer for Pedestrians is a Great Start
Sep 11, 2024, 12:07 am By Angie Schmitt
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finally announced this week that it will do what…How Should Parking be Priced in College Towns?
Sep 11, 2024, 12:02 am By Greg Shill
A version of piece originally appeared on Greg Shill’s Substack, Infra/Structures. Prof. Donald…What Happened When Streetsblog Chicago Accepted a Skeptic’s Challenge to Count Vehicles on a Protected Bike Lane
Sep 10, 2024, 7:01 pm By John Greenfield
This post is sponsored by The Bike Lane. If you follow me on Twitter, you probably already know all…Walk this Way: Feds Finally Want Car Safety Testing to Apply to People Outside the Vehicle
Sep 10, 2024, 7:20 am By Gersh Kuntzman
Imagine that — the federal government has finally moved to make cars safer … for people outside…NY Gov Offers Bizarre Legal Defense of Her Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’
Sep 10, 2024, 12:41 am By Dave Colon
Gov. Hochul cannot be compelled to end her congestion pricing “pause” because she hasn’t…Opinion: Cars Have Fucked Up This Country Bad
Sep 10, 2024, 12:02 am By Hamilton Nolan
This piece originally appeared on How Things Work and is reprinted with permission. There is much…Tuesday’s Headlines Let There Be Light
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Almost two-thirds of women feel unsafe walking after dark — twice the rate of men, according to an…Monday’s Headlines Are Behind the Eight Ball
12:50am By Blake AuedThe Biden administration awarded more than $1 billion in grants for 354 traffic safety projects…
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