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Friday’s Headlines Debate the Debate

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump got one measly question related to climate change during the debate, and Slate wasn't impressed by either's answer. Learn more in today's headlines.

Thursday’s Headlines Walk on the Wild Side

Federal regulators may soon consider how safe cars are for people outside the vehicle as well as inside. Imagine that!

Wednesday’s Headlines Need Waymo Evidence on Robotaxis

New data from Waymo seems to indicate its self-driving cars are getting safer. But wait until you hear about Tesla.

Tuesday’s Headlines Let There Be Light

Lack of adequate lighting is the number one reason women cite for being afraid to walk or take transit at night, a new study says.

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Streetsblog Editor Reflects on the 23rd Anniversary of 9/11

Auto dependency carries severe and destructive consequences that go well beyond pollution and wrecks.

Opinion: Federal Plan to Make Cars Safer for Pedestrians is a Great Start

The author of a book on the pedestrian death crisis weighs in on new federal car standards to protect walkers.

How Should Parking be Priced in College Towns?

Forget "Seinfeld" — the fundamental challenges of parking policy are not limited to big cities.

Walk this Way: Feds Finally Want Car Safety Standards to Apply to People Outside the Vehicle

In the midst of a two-decade rise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed new rules to "reduce fatalities among pedestrians."

NY Gov Offers Bizarre Legal Defense of Her Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’

The governor of New York hopes her non-committal congestion pricing "pause" can shield her from state law requiring its implementation, according to recent court filings.

Opinion: Cars Have F@#%ed Up This Country So Bad

Fact: The car-centric age of development is one long mistake.

Wider Won’t Work: Wider Highways Are a Prescription for an Unhealthy Future

Metro/Caltrans highway expansion will encourage more vehicle trips, exposing already disadvantaged, environmental justice communities to even more pollution, with lifelong health impacts.

Monday’s Headlines Are Behind the Eight Ball

A recently awarded round of federal street safety grants have won some praise — but it's still just a drop in the bucket as pedestrian deaths remain high.

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