Month: August 2022
Basics
The Problem With EV ‘Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems’ That No One Is Talking About
Countless marginalized U.S. communities, though, are already being annoyed by car noise —and experts say that may not change even if every vehicle on the road were electrified overnight.
August 5, 2022
What a Drag It Is for Friday’s Headlines to Get Old
For aging transit systems facing mounting maintenance costs, an influx of federal infrastructure funding may not be enough.
August 5, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Let’s Go to the Mall With Alexandra Lange!
This week: architecture journalist Alexandra Lange talks about her book, Meet Me by the Fountain: An Inside History of the Mall, plus the evolution of the enclosed shopping center, equity, legal implications, and of course, zombies. It's a one-of-a-kind episode!
August 4, 2022
Instead of Just Buying American EVs, Let’s Buy an American Path Out of Car Dependency
Automakers are warning that they won't be able to meet demand for electric cars while also divesting from foreign supply chains — prompting some advocates to demand a decarbonization strategy that doesn't require 1,000-pound batteries.
August 4, 2022
Op-Ed: It’s Time We Listen to Transit Operators
They're the backbone of any region's infrastructure. So let's act like it.
August 4, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Throwing Shade at Sharrows
Nobody likes them, and they don't work. Build real bike infrastructure instead. Plus, why DART is considering giving back over $200 million in tax revenue.
August 4, 2022
Advocates: Cutting High Speed Rail Out of Climate Bill Was a Mistake
The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.
August 3, 2022
What Is An ‘E-Bike’ Anyway — And Where Does it Belong on the Road?
See that three-wheeler speeding along? Yes, our nation will be better off once we're all driving those instead of cars and SUVs.
But until then, American cities aren't sure where they should go — the bike lane, the road, or somewhere else entirely.
August 3, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Free for All
Why fare-free transit is inherently good despite mixed results. Plus, DOT climate grants, a damaging Manchin side deal and more.
August 3, 2022
Opinion: Blame GOP, Not Democrats, for Less-Than-Robust Climate Bill
Our regular contributor goes after people who suggest that Democrats bear all the blame for climate change.
August 2, 2022
