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DC Metro Opens Door to Bikes During Rush Hour
Bikes will be allowed on the DC Metro, even at rush hour — a long-sought win for local advocates.
January 2, 2019
Send Us Nominations for Best Urban Street Redesign This Year
Did your town to a great road diet? Nominate it to be named the best of the year.
December 21, 2018
DEEP DIVE: Are E-Scooters Unsafe At Any Speed?
We don't know for sure yet. Data shows they're more dangerous than bike share — but researchers say that will change as cities adapt and make roads safer.
December 20, 2018
Elon Musk’s Tunnel Project in Los Angeles is Bad Joke
He initially promised to revolutionize public transit — but then created only a new private transportation system for rich people.
December 19, 2018
The Gorgeous, Historic Quincy Station Is Now ADA-Accessible
Other upgrades of the recent rehab include new lights, reconfigured stairs, high-def security cameras, and motorized doors that meet ADA guidelines.
December 17, 2018
Talking Headways Podcast: Walt Disney, City Planner
There's lots to unpack when you think about the impact of Walt Disney.
December 13, 2018
Safety Officials to Cities: Stop Buying Such Huge Trucks
Some strategies to make large vehicles safer in urban environments and save lives.
December 10, 2018
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
