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Thursday’s Headlines … Psych!

Getting people out of their cars requires both viable alternatives and something to jolt them out of their habits, according to behavioral scientists.

Wednesday’s Headlines Highlight Public Health

An epidemiologist explains how to make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, and more in today's headlines.

Ain’t No Mountain High Enough for Tuesday’s Headlines

Most people associate gondolas or cable cars with ski slopes, but they're underrated mode of public transportation, Fast Company argues.

Monday’s Headlines Are Stuffed Full of Stories

Enjoy this mega-post while you digest the rest of your Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Could ChatGPT Make America More Walkable?

No, generative AI shouldn't plan a whole city — but a new study argues it could help identify gaps in our sidewalk networks, tree canopies, and more.

California Says E-bike Incentives Are Coming

On December 18, the California Air Resources Board will finally launch its e-bike incentive program.

New ‘Traffic Monitoring’ Site Consolidates Data on Car Volumes & Speeds in S.F.

Now anyone can go online and take a look at Telraam data to see car volumes, speeds, and more.

When Journalists Give Even Intentional Traffic Violence a Pass

The driver who killed Paris cycling advocate Paul Varry has been charged with murder — but America's top-selling newspaper seemingly implied that he's a victim of the "war on cars."

The 2024 Streetsblog Gift Guide For Sustainable Transportation Advocates Who Love to Read

The previous 11-plus months have been epic for urbanism-related books. Why not buy a few for the advocates on your holiday list?

What the Potential Pedestrianization of Europe’s Busiest Shopping Street Can Teach U.S. Cities

Oxford Street is poised for a pedestrian-friendly makeover. What can the U.S. learn from their journey to get there?

Pennsylvania Shifted Cash From Highways to Transit – But Other States Could Go Even Further

"If your governor says they don't have money for transit, they are lying," said one advocate.

Wednesday’s Headlines Are Ready to Gobble a Turkey

Despite the challenges of a second Trump administration, we remain thankful that at least most voters continue to support transit locally.

Take a Virtual Bikeway Tour of the Southern Oregon Cities of Ashland and Talent

Start your thanksgiving vacation early with a virtual ride through some of America's best bike paths.

How America’s ‘Soft Power’ is Shaping Mobility Around the World — And How Cities Like Tirana Are Resisting it

"The biggest infrastructure we had to fight to fix was the 10 centimeters between our ears — the mentality, the status symbol that the car brought. "

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