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Streetsblog to New York City: We’ll See You in Court!

There is no way to assess the success of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program if the DOT won't provide basic information.

August 21, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Pay the Price

Electric vehicles certainly aren't the be-all end-all, but if they're even going to serve as a transition away from fossil fuels, shouldn't states stop taxing them so much?

August 21, 2023

How a New Program is Helping Small Cities Transform Their Transportation Systems

"We don’t want the infrastructure law to compound our geographic inequalities. We wanted it to be an equalizing moment," said James Anderson of Bloomberg Philanthropies.

August 21, 2023

Can California’s High Speed Rail Be Built Faster?

The answer is yes, with stronger cooperation and buy-in from state and federal leaders.

August 18, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Are Short on Cash

In most of the U.S., a car is a necessity for getting to school, work or the doctor, but the cost is getting more and more unaffordable.

August 18, 2023

Talking Headways Podcast: Do It for the Neighborhood Part II

It's the second part of our conversation about community input and how officials respond to unforeseen outcomes.

August 17, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Are Checking Our Mailbox

For that rebate check for buying an e-bike, assuming you live in one of the dozens of cities and states that are now offering incentives.

August 17, 2023

Opinion: How American vs. Danish Pedestrian Laws Stack Up

The subtle wording of American pedestrian safety laws reveals a lot about whose lives we prioritize on our roads — especially compared with the same policies in Denmark.

August 17, 2023

How Four Black Advocates Are Charting a Path to a More Inclusive Bike Community

Streetsblog talked to four Black bike advocates in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and the Twin Cities to get a snapshot of how they're fighting to overcome challenges and expand the vision for what a Black cycling community could look like.

August 17, 2023

Beyond ‘KSI’: How DOT Can Identify Unsafe Streets Before Tragedy Strikes

DOT guides its work using a stat based on the total number of people killed or severely injured at any given location — “KSI.” Is there a better way to gauge the safety needs of a particular street?

August 17, 2023