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How Philadelphia Fixed Parking Craters Using Tax Policy
Using tax incentives and a dash of zoning, Philadelphia set off a virtuous cycle, reducing dependence on cars.
October 30, 2017
An Impressive New Bike Connection Highlights Changing Attitudes in Cleveland
People on bikes finally have some space of their own on the Detroit-Superior Bridge. The outer eastbound lane is being converted into a bike lane, linking downtown Cleveland to two thriving retail districts and two large public housing complexes.
October 27, 2017
Is Nashville Finally Ready to Invest in Transit?
Last week, Mayor Megan Barry unveiled a $5.2 billion transit plan, dubbed "Let's Move Nashville," to improve access to reliable transit and reduce car-dependence. The plan calls for 26 miles of rapid transit, including a network of five light rail corridors and four rapid bus routes.
October 23, 2017
Texas DOT Open to Burying Highway That Cuts Through Dallas
Though it's not the highway teardown advocates want, TxDOT is now considering putting 1.3-miles of I-345 underground.
October 18, 2017
These People Lost Their Minds Over a Bike Lane
The photos don't lie -- these protesters actually called some new stripes on the street a "Nazi lane."
October 16, 2017
How Shared Parking Can Reduce Housing Costs and Cut Traffic
To reduce the amount of parking in new construction, Seattle is looking to make more efficient use of existing parking.
October 6, 2017
Wisconsin Decides It Can Live Without $1.1 Billion Highway Widening After All
The state does not, in fact, possess infinite resources to spend on highways.
October 5, 2017
The Joy and Freedom of a City Without Car Traffic
On Sunday, streets all over Paris belonged to people biking, walking, and riding transit.
October 2, 2017
Public Schools Shouldn’t Undermine Walkability
An Atlanta suburb wants to build a new school in a walkable setting, but with a huge surface parking lot.
September 28, 2017
DC Gives New Dockless Bike-Share Services a Trial Run
In cities that already have established bike-share systems, can new companies complement existing options in a way that improves service for the public?
September 26, 2017
