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Talking Headways Podcast: The Living City
How you govern the trees is how you govern the city, says author Des Fitzgerald in this very special episode.
Climate Chief Wants MassDOT To Start Treating the Climate Emergency Like an Actual Emergency
On Wednesday, Governor Healey’s new climate chief published an 86-page catalog of recommendations for the state government to start addressing the climate emergency in earnest.
Thursday’s Headlines Feel the Need for Speed
A new Mineta Transportation Institute report touts the economic and environmental benefits of high-speed rail.
The Worst of Pedestrian Safety Month
"Instead of spending the month of October pre-blaming pedestrians for getting hit by cars, these agencies [should] actually do something to improve pedestrian safety."
Commentary: Wait, the DMV Cares About Public Safety?
California Department of Motor Vehicles withdraws permit to Cruise after one of its robo-cars drags a pedestrians across the pavement. So what about all the human drivers who are just as dangerous or much more so?
Study: Yes, SUVs Are Deadlier Than Cars — But on Fast Arterials, Pedestrians Die No Matter What
In car-dependent Tennessee, SUVs and pick-ups aren't driving the pedestrian death surge — because roads are so fast that even the smallest cars will kill anyone they might strike.
Wednesday’s Headlines Were Bankrupted by Cars
More than six percent of Americans are at least two months behind on their car payments, a nearly 30-year high, and the problem is only likely to get worse.
NYC’s ‘Dangerous Vehicle Abatement’ Program Is About To Expire
The city's Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program expires on Thursday. And there's no new strategy to deal with the worst of the worst recidivists, except to appeal to the state for new laws.
Analysis: NYC Congestion Pricing Fee May Be Too Low for Taxi and Uber Riders
Taxi passengers are going to get a break from congestion tolling — but is it too generous a break?
Why Protests Work and How to Use Them to Win The Transportation Outcomes You Want
An advocacy trainer explores you should take to the streets for better streets — and how to do it right.
