Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More
It’s hard to overstate the societal upside — or “positive externalities,” as economists would call them — presented by electric bicycles. By replacing car trips, e-bikes can simultaneously lower emissions, improve street safety, and boost riders’ health.
March 28, 2022
When Should Cities Take Away Dangerous Drivers’ Cars?
How many dangerous driving infractions should one motorist be able to rack up before they lose their car — and will taking it away really make streets safer, if the design of those streets itself isn’t safe?
March 25, 2022
Ten Ways the U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Won’t)
A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which the group says will put the planet on track to meet its broader emissions-reduction goals.
March 24, 2022
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Natural Wonders
Great bus stops don’t grow on trees — but a lot of them sure do have a lot of greenery.
March 22, 2022
Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
SUVs and pick-up truck drivers are three to four times more likely to hit a pedestrian when they make a turn than the drivers of smaller cars, a new study finds.
March 18, 2022
These Aren’t America’s Best Bus Stops… But We Still Love Them
You still have a little time to submit your nomination for our America’s Best Bus Stops contest — and we’ve got a little last-minute inspiration for you.
March 14, 2022
Survey: 80 Percent of Motorists Say They’ll Drive Less As Gas Prices Soar
In a new AAA survey released on Thursday, a staggering 59 percent of motorists said they would “make changes to their driving habits or lifestyle if the cost of gas rose to $4 per gallon.”
March 11, 2022
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will stop importing Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families.
March 8, 2022
America: Show Us Your Best Bus Stops!
For 2022 only, we’re inviting you to send us your submissions for America’s Best Bus Stop.
March 7, 2022
St. Louis Lawmakers Refuse to Ban Legislating While Driving … While Driving
St. Louis’s controversial decision to vote down a resolution that would have banned legislators from voting over Zoom while driving.
March 4, 2022
