The Audacious Idea to Connect America With Trails Is More Necessary Now Than Ever
Seattle's bike blogger takes a ride on some of Washington's best rail trails — and makes the case for extending the "Great American Rail Trail" across the country.
Sneak Peek: In Their Book, ‘The War on Cars’ Hosts Explore Life After the Automobile
...and why it's so urgent that we work for a better future.
Ending the Roadless Rule is Bad News for Public Lands
Federal officials want to bring more cars to public lands, causing environmental damage in the process.
This week's headlines
Wednesday’s Headlines Hurry Up and Wait
As cities save lives by slowing down traffic, every 5-miles-per-hour increase on interstates increases the chances of death by 8.5 percent.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are on Fire
Withholding funding for mass transit is just one aspect of the Trump administration's cheerleading for climate change.
Monday’s Headlines Are Safer on a Train
Despite a few high-profile crimes, buses are twice as safe as cars, and trains are five times as safe.
Friday’s Easy Rider Headlines
Where do you draw the line between the new generation of fast e-bikes and motorcycles?
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Parking Titan Donald Shoup’s Legacy Continues
There's a new book and a new UCLA center honor the world's foremost expert on parking, Donald Shoup, who died in February.
Talking Headways Podcast: Under a Highway in Birmingham Alabama
Ben Donsky of Agora Partners on City Walk BHAM in Birmingham, Alabama, a public space project that connects two sides of the city separated by a highway.
America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis
America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.
Thursday’s Headlines Sleep Tight
A new study links insomnia with the length of a person's commute.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best of the Best
What does it take to turn the tide against the dominance of cars? These cities are an example.
This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train
Investigative journalists at ProPublica are betting that the next big tipster is riding the DC rails right now — and reaching out to find them.
Chicago Bike Scavenger Hunt Raises Money for Local Abortion Fund
Chicago cyclists are standing up for bodily autonomy — or, more accurately, pedaling for it.
The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement
Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.
Tuesday’s Headlines Take It Back
Withholding transit funds is just one aspect of the Trump administration's campaign to reshape the federal bureaucracy during the shutdown.
Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets
But *all* tools must be used to achieve Vision Zero — not just speed cameras.
