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Urban Banning: Single-Family Districts Exempted from ‘Transit-Oriented Development’
"Exempting single-family from transit oriented development makes the least sense from a planning perspective," said one housing expert.
November 26, 2024
The Emissions Data GOP Pols Don’t Want Americans To See
Dozens of red states sued to stop the release of their state transportation emissions data. A new report gives a glimpse into what they were trying to hide.
November 25, 2024
Monday’s Headlines: This Culture War is Driving Us Mad Edition
Obviously, drivers will do anything to deflect the effect that all their driving causes. Plus other news.
November 25, 2024
DOT E-Bike Charging Pilot is a Success as City Plans More
"The goal should be to increase e-bike usage and to make sure battery charging and storage is done outside of dangerous areas," one charging advocate said.
November 25, 2024
I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It
And therein lies the problem with the autonomous vehicle revolution.
November 24, 2024
Crossing the T’s: State Finally Signs Federal Agreement To Start Congestion Pricing
She can't back out this time — though there still are some court hurdles to leap.
November 22, 2024
Five Ways New NYPD Boss Jessica Tisch Can Fix Our Dangerous Streets
If the Sanitation Commissioner wants to use her new position to make city streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, here's where she can start.
November 21, 2024
‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.
November 21, 2024
Who is Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy?
Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has said he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?
November 20, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines: Car Brain Edition
Two podcasts revealed again how elected officials believe that the cause of traffic is bike riders, not car drivers. Plus other news.
November 20, 2024
