Riders Haven’t Abandoned Transit During COVID — They’re Taking Fewer Trips: Report
TransitCenter surveyed 2,200 riders about safety — and makes recommendations for policy makers.
October 15, 2020
Human Driver of ‘Driverless’ Car Charged in 2018 Ped Death
In Arizona prosecutor has brought charges of negligent homicide against the first human driver to fail to prevent an imperfect “self-driving” vehicle from killing a pedestrian.
September 17, 2020
Quarantine Saved US Drivers $22B — And Saved Society Far More
A massive shift to remote work during national COVID-19 lockdowns saved commuters as much as $22 billion in direct commuting costs — and it saved society nearly as much money in avoided car crashes and carbon outputs. But that's only the tip of the iceberg.
September 11, 2020
Is a Federal Greenway Act What the U.S. Needs to Recover from COVID-19?
An effort is underway to build a national network of connected walking and cycle infrastructure — and the organization behind it says a $10 billion federal investment in the project would help the country rebound from the economic ravages of COVID-19 in a way that highway spending never could.
September 9, 2020
Angie Schmitt: ‘It Was an Injustice That There Wasn’t More Attention’ to Pedestrian Deaths
Our exclusive interview with the author of "Right of Way" delves into our nation's continuing inability to save the lives of pedestrians — and how Joe Biden could help if elected.
August 27, 2020
The Law That Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California — and Set a Dangerous Precedent For Your State
Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
August 25, 2020
Top Mayors Pledge to Build 15-Minute Cities For COVID-19 Recovery
As Washington debates how to begin the process of economic recovery amidst the ongoing pandemic, nine mayors from the U.S. largest cities are getting a head start — by focusing on building neighborhoods where anyone can meet her basic needs without getting in a car.
August 2, 2020
Protected bike lanes that any city can afford
You don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to protect cyclists, scooter riders, and other vulnerable road users from car traffic.
July 29, 2020
Four Things to Know About Biden’s Energy Plan
The candidate's plan has...just about everything in it. But which programs will actually get the most federal money?
July 14, 2020
Don’t Let the School Bus be COVID-19’s Next Victim
Transit advocates warn that the country is at risk of losing a huge segment of one of the single largest forms of public transportation we have.
July 10, 2020
