Month: August 2022
Basics
Guest Column: Europe’s Bike and Transit Systems Are a Marvel, But Only For Some
European cities have built exceptional infrastructure for the dominant culture, and that is much of what American tourists experience on their visits.
August 10, 2022
The Brake: What Would the ‘Post-Automobility’ Future Look Like?
Last time on the Brake, we chatted with authors Robert Braun and Richard Randell about why automobility isn't really about cars at all — and how it's become what they call a "totalitarian system" that touches virtually every part of our lives.
August 10, 2022
Congestion Pricing Update: New York’s Tolls will Have National Implications
There are seven scenarios in New York's environmental assessment for congestion pricing. How this plays out is crucial to America's effort to rein in traffic and fund transit.
August 10, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Get Onboard Amtrak
The national rail service is well on its way to recovery. Plus, how to revive big-city transit and undo damage from urban freeways.
August 10, 2022
Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving
A 27-year-old staffer with a history of troubling tweets about fast driving was behind the wheel during the crash that killed Rep. Jackie Walorski, according to a revised police statement — and that raises troubling questions.
August 9, 2022
OPINION: How To Use the Money Available for Safe Streets
With roadway deaths at a historic high, it is time to stop accepting excuses — and start operating from the knowledge that all road deaths are preventable.
August 9, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Filling ‘Er Up
Drivers are responding to high gas prices by buying less gas. Plus, the climate bill has money for demolishing urban freeways.
August 9, 2022
Opinion: President Biden — Let’s Get Philadelphia Moving Already
In this two part focus on issues related to the Keystone State, we look (here) at efforts to build a long-proposed subway line to Northeast Philadelphia and (below) efforts to make Harrisburg's State Street safer for all users.
August 8, 2022
Opinion: Safety Fix for Deadly Road Nixed by Harrisburg Mayor Over Parking
In our second Pennsylvania piece today, we look at how the new mayor of Harrisburg has stalled an effort to redesign one of the most dangerous streets in the state amid — you guessed it — complaints about lost parking spaces.
August 8, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Got It Done
Miraculously, Senate Democrats held it together and passed a massive climate and health care bill that now heads to the House, then President Biden's desk.
August 8, 2022
