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HEAVY TRAFFIC: Driving Continues to Rise, Undermining Literally Every Effort to Make the City Better
The trend of increased vehicle miles traveled undermines safety initiatives, pollution reduction efforts and the traffic mitigation of congestion pricing, a new report makes clear.
October 22, 2025
Zivarts: How ‘Week Without Driving’ Is Having An Impact
Needing to drive in a car-dependent society is not some sort of moral failure. A one-week teach-in can help elected officials see that.
August 5, 2025
The Perfect Beast: Even Google’s AI Thinks Streets Are for Cars
Artificial intelligence is completely naturally addicted to promoting cars.
July 25, 2025
Car Harms Monday: Why Driving is Bad for Business, Household Wealth and Community Prosperity in 8 Images
In the latest entry in our car harms series, an economist shows why car dependency is actually bad for business.
June 23, 2025
PUMP THE BRAKES: A Veteran Driving Instructor Laments Rising Dangers on The Road
I’ve seen firsthand over 25 years as a driving instructor and DMV License Examiner that an increasing number of drivers no longer deserve that privilege.
November 11, 2024
Carmageddon: Shift to Remote Work Led to Increase in Driving and Congestion Nationally
Driving miles are higher today than they were before the pandemic, even though more Americans than ever still work from home.
September 17, 2024
Report Shows Double-Digit Increase in Post-Pandemic Driving, Counter to Regional Goal
We're driving ourselves mad, according to new stats from Streetlight Data.
September 12, 2024
Friday’s Headlines: Fleet Week Edition
Some good news about the city fleet. Plus other news from a busy day.
May 17, 2024
SEE IT: How Much (Or How Little) Driving is Going on in America’s Top Metros
Check it out: The lowest-mileage region isn't the one you'd think.
April 21, 2024
Komanoff: Get the Facts About ‘Car Bloat’ and Pollution
To deal effectively with climate we need to be clear about what’s destroying it.
February 1, 2024
