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Wednesday’s Headlines Go Small

Some carmakers like Ford have finally realized it's in their interest to sell smaller electric vehicles. But will drivers buy them, and will Republicans ever accept them?

August 28, 2024

This Bill Would Finally Address Huge Cars That Kill Pedestrians

This bill would finally require regulators to do what advocates say they should have done years ago: stop giving five-star safety ratings to huge trucks and SUVs that are virtually guaranteed to kill a pedestrian on impact.

August 28, 2024

California’s Complete Streets Bill Has Come a Long Way

S.B. 960 has been through the wringer, but negotiations have produced a strong, flexible, much improved approach to ensuring streets are complete — that is, not built solely for cars.

August 27, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines Get Out of the Way

When cities try to discourage driving or make streets safer, their state governments often step in to stop them, Yale Climate Connections reports.

August 27, 2024

How to Build A Pop-Up Lane to Your City’s Next Street Festival

Popping up a protected bike lane to your city's next big event can cost more than you think — but it's worth it to build community support for more permanent infrastructure changes, a Connecticut advocate argues.

August 27, 2024

Our Overbuilt Road Network Costs Americans Trillions in Lost Housing Opportunities

America has poured enough asphalt to build its sprawling auto-centric road network to cover the entire nation of the Netherlands.

August 26, 2024

I Got Robbed on the Train — But I Still Have Faith In Cities

"I don’t condone crime, but I also do not condone the demonizing of cities and the diverse people that power them."

August 26, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Clam Up on Climate Change

The Harris-Walz ticket seems reluctant to talk about the Biden administration's climate change achievements for fear of falling prey to Donald Trump's attacks.

August 26, 2024

Do Caltrain’s New Trains Have Enough Bike Space?

If a recent ride on a rush hour train of 'electric multiple units' is any indication, the answer to that is a big fat 'no.'

August 23, 2024