George Kevin Jordan
George Kevin Jordan is a freelance writer based out of Washington, DC.
Report Shows — Again — Why Cities Must Build Safe Bike Lanes
"We need more protected, low-stress infrastructure," says the bike manager for a major Midwestern city. A report shows he's right.
Carmageddon: Shift to Remote Work Led to Increase in Driving and Congestion Nationally…
Driving miles are higher today than they were before the pandemic, even though more Americans than ever still work from home.
Transit App Now Provides Safety-First Bike Directions
A commuter train, subway and bus app is launching an update to allow users to prioritize safe bike routes.
Oregon Highway Expansion Facing Second Lawsuit for ‘Cumulative Impacts’
The Beaver State Department of Transportation doubly violated federal law, a new lawsuit charges.
No Driver, Mo’ Problems: Advocates Demand AV Regulations
And federal probes into self-driving vehicles after crashes and fires are not making a great case for the future of autonomous vehicles.
When it Comes to Federal Infrastructure Grants, Size Does Matter
Cities and municipalities with larger budgets and staff are more likely to win competitive federal infrastructure grants, the Urban Institute has found.
‘You’re Getting an E-Bike!’ Colorado Plays Oprah with Rebates
“Four-hundred-and-fifty dollars is a generous tax credit that's enough to encourage people to open the door to what electric bikes can bring," said one advocate.
D.C. to Dangerous Drivers: We Will Slow You Down!
Dangerous drivers would be forced to slow down thanks to in-car technology under a first-in-the-nation bill that just passed in the Washington, D.C. City Council.
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.
Study: E-Bikes Can Help Seniors and People With Disabilities — If They Can Overcome Barriers to Riding
There's lots of potential, but anyone hoping to get seniors and the disabled riding must first understand their concerns and barriers.