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How Far Should Cities Go to Keep Walkers Cool?

As cities get hotter, is it time to revisit the controversial concept of the air-conditioned "pedway" — even if it means leaving the streets to drivers and costs as much as adding a lane?

July 30, 2024

Report: Calif.’s Transformative Climate Communities Program Is Transforming People’s Lives

The funding from cap-and-trade is empowering communities to plan and implement what they need.

July 29, 2024

What Will It Take to Get Chicago Better Bus Service?

The CTA and CDOT have a toolbox of ideas to make bus service faster and more reliable. Will decision-makers be bold enough to let them follow through?

July 29, 2024

Businesses Thrive on NYC’s Car-Free Streets, Yet Mayor Ignores Call for Widespread Pedestrianization

Top city officials have long said they want to reduce cars to create business-friendly streets, but Gov. Hochul's decision to kill congestion pricing isn't helping.

July 29, 2024

USDOT Warns Congress That Americans Need to Drive Less to Survive Climate Change

"The U.S. will not be able to decarbonize the transportation sector without addressing increased demand," a recent DOT report wrote. So why are so few transportation leaders doing it?

July 29, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Look Ahead

Lots of ideas for making sure cities in general and transit in particular are sustainable for the future in today's headlines.

July 29, 2024

Friday Video: Are We All Living in a ‘Carspiracy’?

How does "car-brain" shape the way we think about the world — even in relatively bike-friendly countries like the U.K.?

July 26, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Share and Share Alike

Bikeshares, and e-bikes and scooters generally, are becoming more popular. That's led to more injuries, highlighting the need for better infrastructure.

July 26, 2024

What the Heck is Going on With the California E-Bike Incentive Program?

The program's launch has been delayed for two years, and currently "there is no specific timeline" for it. Plus the administrator, Pedal Ahead, is getting dragged, but details are vague.

July 25, 2024

Talking Headways Podcast: Have Cities Run Out of Land?

Chris Redfearn of USC and Anthony Orlando of Cal Poly Pomona on why "pro-business" Texas housing markets are catching up to "pro-regulation" California and what it might mean for future city growth.

July 25, 2024