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Talking Headways Podcast: Highways in the Sky with Dr. Astro
It's a little different this week as we discuss a different form of mobility — in the air.
July 13, 2019
Fed Bill Will Help Fund ‘Complete Streets’
Sen. Ed Markey from Massachusetts is starting to put some (vegan) meat on the bones of the Green New Deal.
July 11, 2019
Advocates: Hey, Mayor Lightfoot, Chicago Needs Congestion Pricing
Activists are urging the city's new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to adopt surcharges to raise revenue for transit.
July 1, 2019
Hit-and-Run Violence Continues With Killing of Anthony Tlahuel, 18, by Buckingham Fountain
Tlahuel was the 15th pedestrian killed in Chicago in 2018.
June 26, 2019
Rail Reversal: Miami Looking to China For Transit Help
The Chinese government is pitching Miami on a new rail line as public investment in Florida transit stalls.
June 25, 2019
Highway Boondoggles: Chicago’s Congestion Magnet
The Tri-State Tollway through the western Chicago suburbs to O’Hare Airport is a testament to the fact that you can’t build your way out of congestion.
June 25, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: The Potential of Real-Time Information
Let's talk about real-time transit information including its history, benefits, shortcomings, and potential futures.
June 21, 2019
Cyclist and Pedestrian Deaths Skyrocket in 2018 as Motorists Stay Safe
Let's face it: America's roads are safe increasingly for only those who drive on them.
June 18, 2019
Building a Safer Mid-Block Crossing
Regular crosswalks don't cut it at mid block. But there are lots of low-cost ways to upgrade mid-block crossings and save lives.
June 14, 2019
Depaving Paradise: Grassroots Portland Group Reclaims Parking Lots by Hand
Depave Portland is cleaning waterways and creating beautiful community spaces — one torn up parking lot at a time.
June 13, 2019
