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Free Public Transit! (Sorry, It’s in Luxembourg)
The movement for free transit is gaining ground in Europe — and, maybe, here.
December 6, 2018
A Green New Deal? Here Are Some Suggestions
If the "Green New Deal" only focuses on reducing emissions from cars and trucks, it won't go far enough.
December 4, 2018
Detroit Hurt By Too Much Parking
Just two families own a huge portion of downtown's Detroit's surprisingly profitable surface parking, a Free Press investigation finds.
December 3, 2018
Trump Administration Finally Releasing Transit Cash
Trump's Federal Transit Administration is finally releasing long-ago-approved funding for major projects.
November 29, 2018
Kentucky Spent $1.3 Billion on a Highway No One Wants
Two years after it opened, traffic is down 50 percent on Louisville's new $1.3 billion highway bridge.
November 28, 2018
Join Us for a Streetsblog Meetup at Bar Louie Dearborn Station on Monday 12/3
Our meetups are always a great opportunity to hang out and network with folks who are passionate about sustainable transportation.
November 24, 2018
Study: Walmart, Fast Food Sites Pose High Risk to Pedestrians
Planners need to pay special attention to pedestrian safety by discount stores and fast food restaurants, according to new research on crashes.
November 20, 2018
Car Culture Cements Suburban Unsustainability
Despite their growing diversity, suburban dwellers share a dependence on cars that makes them resistant to attempts at urbanization.
November 19, 2018
Providence Planning On-Street, Brightly Painted ‘Urban Trails’
The goal is to connect every neighborhood with safe biking and walking infrastructure and art that pays homage to each area's unique culture.
November 15, 2018
Amazon Won Transportation Perks for Its Crystal City HQ2
A High Line-like pedestrian bridge is the highlight of the $28-million transportation incentive deal.
November 14, 2018