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This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines; If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge
Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances. A new investigation explores the problems with this unconventional system.
San Francisco’s World Day of Remembrance
City marks another year of tragedy with Vision Zero more elusive than ever.
Monday’s Headlines Care About Safety
Traffic safety is a priority for more than 90 percent of Americans, according to a recent poll, and most of those would even be willing to pay higher taxes to fund it.
Micromobility Is Having a Weird Year
By all accounts, micromobility is taking off. So why are so many systems shutting down?
Highway Boondoggles 2023: Pandering in the Panhandle
How bad is this boondoggle? Supporters are trying to sell it as if it includes a fancy deck plaza — which it does not.
‘World Day of Remembrance’: Connecting Grief to Activism
Here's why events like a "Ride for Your Life" are so important — and how to keep the spirit going long after World Day of Remembrance is over.
‘World Day of Remembrance’: Let’s Banish ‘Windshield Bias’ and Talk About Car Crashes
A woman blamed for a crash that nearly killed her speaks out about terrible media coverage.
Friday’s Headlines Are Ready to Fight
Younger urban residents are banding together to fight freeway projects like the new Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati, just like their forebears.
Automated Bike Lane Enforcement Laws Are Taking Off — And So Is Camera Tech
A new AI-equipped technology helps cities identify when drivers park in unprotected lanes — and possibly, hit them with fines.
How ‘Skeuomorphism’ Is Making U.S. Roads More Deadly
After you read this, you'll never look at a "frunk" the same way again.
