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Alleged Decline In Transportation Trips Is The Result Of Bad Data Analysis
USDOT counted fewer trips in 2022, because it used a different, and less reliable survey method.
Wednesday’s Headlines Got the Gig
A new Biden administration rule would grant Uber and Lyft drivers employee status, with the labor rights and benefits that come with it.
Paris Is Great — But the Green Mobility Revolution Is Happening All Over Europe
The green mobility revolution is happening in Paris — and Milan, and Seville, and Brussels.
Tuesday’s Headlines Scoot Around
E-scooters are good for cities and good for the climate, but shared mobility companies are having a tough time reaching profitability.
Are Boomers to Blame for America’s Dirty Transportation System — And Can They Fix It?
We spoke with one Baby Boomer says his generation needs to step up to end climate change — and he's got some advice.
Bill to Consolidate all Bay Area Transit Agencies?
Seamless Bay Area, chief advocacy group for transit rationalization and coordination, has pushed for a regional network manager, an umbrella organization, to make transit appear unified and "seamless" for users. A new bill seemingly aims to take that a step further and fully consolidate the 27 transit agencies. Seamless Bay Area gives its take.
Dozens of Car Dealers Shut Down for Temporary License Plate Fraud Following Streetsblog Investigation
And seven dealerships identified by Streetsblog as possible temp tag sellers are now under criminal investigation, officials said.
Can NYC Use Unpaid Idling Tickets to Force Corporate Polluters to Electrify Fleets?
Companies that owe the city millions of dollars in unpaid idling violations may electrify their fleet to get out from under the debt in deals with the city.
Monday’s Headlines Celebrate New Transit
More than 1,000 miles of new urban transit lines opened in 2023, according to Yonah Freemark's annual compilation of projects.
Can This Tiny Owl Defeat One of America’s Biggest Highway Projects?
This less-than-pint-sized bird plays a massive role in keeping the Sonoran desert in balance. Now, it could tackle its most fierce opponent yet: the American highway lobby.