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Here’s How Driving is Encouraged and Subsidized — By Law
The rules themselves help drivers drive more, pay less and get away with murder (well, or at least criminally negligent homicide).
March 6, 2019
Federal Bill Would Provide a Tax Break for Bike Commuters
Bike commuters could write off up to $53 in monthly expenses.
March 6, 2019
Friday’s Headlines: Cuomo’s Amazon-Sized Debacle Edition
They say denial is not just a river in Egypt — but if that's true, the Amazon is not just a river, but a colossal misread of public opinion and a poor salesmanship job by Gov. Cuomo (who denied it and blamed the State Senate) and Mayor de Blasio (who blamed Amazon). We'll let reporters at the Post, the Daily News, the Times, the Wall Street Journal, Politico, amNY, Gothamist and even Scott Stringer give you the basics, but the best news from a Streetsblog perspective: the end of the deal means no helipad for Jeff Bezos.
February 15, 2019
Report: We Don’t Need More Infrastructure — We Need Congestion Pricing
The U.S. does not need to build more highways — it needs to spend more on aging urban rail systems and use congestion pricing to ease gridlock in urban areas, a new report shows.
February 14, 2019
Want to Restore Transit Ridership? Just Make the Service Better!
Transit ridership has been declining nationwide, but transit agencies can win them back with more frequent service and a focus on safety, reliability and cleanliness, a new TransitCenter report argues.
February 13, 2019
Walking and Biking are Hurt by Lack of National Leadership: Report
Biking and walking have leveled off and are becoming more dangerous. The federal government and states aren't doing enough.
February 11, 2019
All the Bad Things About Uber and Lyft In One Simple List
Something's always bothered you about the app-based taxis, but you couldn't put your finger on it. Well, how's more traffic, less transit trips, more traffic deaths and greater social stratification for you?
February 4, 2019
Monday’s Headlines: Common Ground Edition
Today's headlines, curated especially for you! Plus, our take on all those car-centric Super Bowl ads.
February 4, 2019
Utah Moving Forward on ‘Idaho Stop’ for Cyclists
Cyclists could treat stop signs and red lights as yields under a bill recently passed out of committee with bipartisan support in the Utah House.
February 1, 2019
