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Friday’s Headlines’ Passion Is Design

Like somebody who says, "Graphic design is my passion," but uses comic sans, those who design our streets often don't do what makes them safe.

By Blake Aued

12:00 AM EDT on November 4, 2022

Make streets look more like this. Photo: NACTO

So if education, enforcement and technology don’t make streets safer, what does? The answer is design — narrower streets, narrower lanes, extended curbs and protected bike lanes all reduce driver error. (Transportation for America)
A prominent Uber whistleblower says the company’s business model is not sustainable (Reuters), and that its business tactics were “breaking democracy itself.” (Fortune)
As car companies keep churning out bigger and more expensive vehicles, consumers shouldturn to golf carts and e-cargo bikes. (Fast Company)
Transit advocates don’t plan Steve Poftak from the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s problems, and they’re worried about replacing the general manager, who’s stepping down in January. (WGBH)
Elon Musk has disassembled his hyperloop prototype and turned it into a parking lot. (The Verge)
Los Angeles pedestrians are ready to jaywalk with impunity. (New York Times)
Georgia lawmakers are talking about a vehicle-miles-driven tax. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Washington, D.C. city council is debating whether to take away some free on-street parking. (DCist)
Portland will remove bike lanes and bring back parking on NW Overton. (BikePortland)
A Denver city councilman says Colorado’s proposed sidewalk fee is inequitable and unfair. (The Gazette)
El Paso’s new transit center opens Sunday. (KFOX)
A group of Loudon County, Virginia residents are losing their minds over the idea of a bus stop in their neighborhood. (Times-Mirror)
Maybe Cincinnati Bengals fans who are outraged by $70 parking should advocate for better transit. (WCPO)
Watch Seattle’s new bike-lane sweeper, OK Broomer (now just Broomer), at work. (Seattle Bike Blog)