‘We’re Not Copenhagen’ Is No Excuse Not to Build a Great Biking And Walking City
A team of researchers identified eight under-the-radar cities leading the local active transportation revolution — and a menu of strategies that other communities can and should steal.
Washington State Is About To Have the First Pro-‘Woonerf’ Law in America
Washington state is making it legal for cities to have people-centered streets in a first-in-the-nation law.
Talking Headways Podcast: Why We Need ‘Universal Basic Mobility’
In a very special podcast, we’re joined by the great Madeline Brozen of UCLA to talk about how guaranteed transit lowers people's stress.
This week's headlines
Monday’s Headlines, Ranked
New reports rank the best cities for biking and the best complete streets policies. Plus, the robotaxi wars have begun.
Friday’s Headlines Are Doomed
Philadelphia transit is falling off the fiscal cliff, with other major cities not far behind. And the effects of service cuts on their economies could be brutal.
Thursday’s Headlines Adjust Our Screens
The misinformation regarding climate change is shifting. Don't believe the hype.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are on Thin ICE
In more than 700 cities and states with 287g agreements, merely getting pulled over can land someone in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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Berlin Moves Closer to Banning Cars From A Zone Bigger Than Manhattan
Berlin could soon set the bar for human-centered cities around the world, now that a long-sought ballot measure is finally being released from political limbo.
Study: America’s Blind Spots Are Expanding
The drivers of America's most popular cars can see less and less of the road every year — and regulators aren't stepping in.
MIT Research Finds Increasing Heat Makes Cities Measurably Less Walkable
An analysis of thousands of summertime walking trips through Boston finds that, on average, a 1 degree increase in perceived temperature makes a walking trip feel 81 meters longer.
New Report Explores The Challenges — and Joys — Of Being Black in Public
Making Black North Americans feel welcome and safe in public isn't just about striking down racist transportation laws — and it may require transportation advocates to think more deeply about joy, a new report argues.
Heat Wave Biking Tips, Revisited
SBCHI shares their latest strategies for staying cool on two wheels, and how they're evolving in the e-bike era.
Black Transportation Justice: A Closer Look at Intersectional Labor Movements
Throughout the 20th century, Black civil rights leaders used transportation as a means to challenge white supremacy, aiding movements for organized labor and feminism along the way.
Illinois Transit Overhaul Could Be a Game-Changer For the Rest of America, Too
A major development in Illinois could ripple far beyond the Midwest – reshaping how America thinks about high-speed and intercity rail.
Tuesday’s Headlines Won’t Reconcile
Republicans who want to repeal the Biden Administration's limits on tailpipe emissions had their hopes dashed by the Senate parliamentarian.
Which American Cities Are Becoming Bike-Friendly the Fastest?
America has a new most bike-friendly city — but fast-improving communities across the country are hot on its heels.
Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump’s Public Lands Sell-off
Oregon advocates are concerned about how Trump's controversial policy would impact biking in the state — and beyond.
