Detroit Riders Share Their Transit Horror Stories
Detroit's transit system is in crisis.
August 28, 2015
Louisville Police Officer Strikes Pedestrian During City’s Big Safety Push
Louisville is trying to get a handle on pedestrian safety. An average of 16 pedestrians are killed on the city's streets annually, and the last few years have been getting worse. The city has received funding from the federal government for a three-year safety campaign dubbed "Look Alive Louisville."
August 27, 2015
This Is What Passes for Traffic “Justice” in America
Here's a great example of how American law enforcement tends to produce perverse results when it comes to traffic collisions.
August 26, 2015
“Places I Don’t Want to Sit” — A Gallery of Sad Public Spaces
Gracen Johnson at Strong Towns has tapped into something universal with her post "Places I Don't Want to Sit." The above photo sums it up nicely: lousy, leftover spaces with public amenities grafted on as an afterthought. Since the whole surrounding parking lot is so hostile to people, why would anyone want to sit there?
August 25, 2015
Federal Government Gleefully Reports That Driving Is Rising Again
After flatlining for nearly a decade, the mileage driven by Americans is rising once again. That means more traffic overwhelming city streets, slowing down buses, and spewing pollutants into the air. But to the Federal Highway Administration, it’s a development to report with barely contained glee.
August 21, 2015
The Politically-Driven, Koch-Backed Campaign to Undermine Boston Transit
Boston's MBTA has been having a tough year.
August 20, 2015
Houston Just Rebuilt Its Bus System From Scratch
On Sunday, Houston debuted an entirely new and improved bus system. The city didn't pass a new transit levy. Instead it put existing resources to use in a way that is designed to maximize frequent service and boost ridership.
August 18, 2015
Cities Lead the Way as U.S. Car Commuting Takes Historic Downturn
The decline is small in number, but in the scheme of things, it's huge: New census data [PDF] out last week show car commuting among Americans is finally, after decades of growth, starting to reverse itself.
August 17, 2015
North Carolina: Tell State Lawmakers Not to Outlaw Road Diets — Today
The language of a bill being hashed out right now in Raleigh could determine whether North Carolina cities have the freedom to redesign streets to improve safety and promote a healthier range of transportation options.
August 14, 2015
Study: Uber Reduces Drunk Driving Deaths
There's an unexpected upside to the introduction of Uber into more and more U.S. cities, according to a study published earlier this year: the service helps reduce drunk driving fatalities.
August 13, 2015