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Free Public Transportation: a Postcard from Montpellier

The french city Montpellier has offered free transit fares since December 2023. Could it be an inspiration for the United States?

June 3, 2025

Friday Video: Where Was the First Public Bus Route in the World?

...and which surprising historical figure helped launch it?

May 9, 2025

When Journalists Give Even Intentional Traffic Violence a Pass

The driver who killed Paris cycling advocate Paul Varry has been charged with murder — but America's top-selling newspaper seemingly implied that he's a victim of the "war on cars."

December 2, 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

The Paris Plan for Olympic Traffic? Build More Bike Lanes

A push to make Paris fully bikable for the Olympics is already paying dividends long before the opening ceremonies.

July 25, 2024