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N.J. Gov. Candidate: Stop Fighting Congestion Pricing — Expand It Instead!
he Jersey City mayor who hopes to be the next Garden State governor thinks current Gov. Murphy's lawsuit to stop congestion pricing is "wrong" — and vows to expand tolling to charge New York drivers for the congestion they cause in Jersey.
August 15, 2023
‘Wire’ Creator (and NYC Camera Foe) David Simon Has Received 16 School Zone Speeding Tickets in His Beloved Baltimore
They say that those who can't, teach. But David Simon's record of recidivist reckless driving suggests that those who write about crime commit them, too.
August 11, 2023
Transit Master Class: Learning from Switzerland
A delegation of advocates and Bay Area transit officials spent a week in Switzerland learning how one of the world's best transit and rail systems works. Here's a taste of what they learned.
August 10, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Do It for the Neighborhood — Part I
Let's talk about community engagement that actually works.
August 10, 2023
Twin Cities Advocates Split Over What’s Possible for Their Downtown Highway
Advocates in the Twin Cities agree that I-94 devastated Black communities. But they don't agree on what can — and should — be done about it.
August 10, 2023
New Ohio Law Promises to Tear Down Neighborhoods for Highways
An Ohio law would require state transportation officials to build highway interchanges every 4.5 miles — even if they have to tear down homes and businesses to do it.
August 10, 2023
See It: San Francisco’s Impressive New Concrete-Island-Protected Bike Lanes
Streetfilms documents Oakland's best-practice protected bike lane and decides it looks great.
August 3, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: The Rising Seas
We talk sea level rise, city solutions, and opportunities with Susan Crawford, another of "Charleston: Race, Water, and the Coming Storm."
August 3, 2023
How Minneapolis Became a Top U.S. Bike City
This Midwestern city prioritized bicycling by lowering speed limits, redesigning streets, and implementing an equitable, all ages and abilities network. Here's how.
August 1, 2023
Streetfilms Joins Streetsblog for a Tour of Alameda’s New Cycletracks
Enjoy this view of western Alameda's new raised cycle track at The Point.
July 31, 2023