Spokane May Give Builders a Push to Fix Downtown Parking Craters
City leaders have proposed a tax break for new construction on downtown surface parking lots.
November 14, 2017
Albuquerque Hits a New Low With Cruel Response to Pedestrian Deaths
To prevent pedestrian deaths, Albuquerque is cracking down on -- get this -- panhandlers.
November 13, 2017
The Top 10 Regions Where Jobs Are Within Reach for Transit Riders
See how your city scores on this key measure of economic opportunity.
November 10, 2017
In Montreal, an Electrifying Win for a Long-Shot Who Campaigned on Better Transit and Cycling
Valérie Plante, a political outsider, campaigned on more frequent buses and better bike lanes.
November 9, 2017
Seattle DOT Takes Truck Safety Into Its Own Hands
The DOT is installing side guards on its trucks to reduce the risk of fatal collisions with people walking and biking.
November 7, 2017
Transit Agencies Aren’t Doing Enough to Prevent Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment on transit is pervasive. But few transit agencies have specific policies aimed at protecting women.
November 6, 2017
“Distracted Walking” Is a Distraction From the Real Problem
Data clearly shows that distracted driving is the genuine public safety threat. But lawmakers still traffic in victim-blaming.
November 3, 2017
Cleveland Police Enforcement of Transit “Proof-of-Payment” Ruled Unconstitutional
Proof-of-payment speeds up bus service. But leaving enforcement up to police can violate passengers' rights, a Cleveland judge ruled.
November 2, 2017
America’s Bus Stops Are Too Close Together
Bus service is faster for everyone if stops are about a quarter mile apart instead of crammed close together.
October 31, 2017
An Impressive New Bike Connection Highlights Changing Attitudes in Cleveland
People on bikes finally have some space of their own on the Detroit-Superior Bridge. The outer eastbound lane is being converted into a bike lane, linking downtown Cleveland to two thriving retail districts and two large public housing complexes.
October 27, 2017