Cities, Counties, States and Countries
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Are Uber and Lyft the Future of Transit? Not So Fast
Cities that turn to technology companies to save their transit systems are bound to be disappointed by the outcome.
July 22, 2019
Houston Rolling Back Parking Requirements
The city will leave it up to businesses to decide how many parking spaces they need in two center-city neighborhoods.
July 19, 2019
Pittsburgh Reveals the Downside of Self-Driving Cars
Wider inequality. More sprawl. Worse transit. Those are some of the outcomes we could see from self-driving cars in cities, according to a Pittsburgh-based transit advocacy group.
July 18, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: The View from North Vancouver
A member of Parliament talks about creating better transportation options for her constituents, new transportation technologies, and the importance of political engagement.
July 18, 2019
Beloved Public Plaza to Return to Asphalt in Detroit
A public plaza built two years ago as a "people's park" surrounding Detroit's iconic statue will not be made permanent, thanks to a vote on Tuesday by the City Council.
July 17, 2019
Helmets Do Nothing, Says British Surgeon
Many cyclists believe bike helmets will protect their skull if they ever get into a crash, but a British neurosurgeon claimed they are not worth the trouble.
July 15, 2019
Ride Single-File in These Upstate Towns Or Risk Arrest
Cyclists love riding the scenic roads in the Hudson River valley, but a Draconian municipal law could have cops ticketing riders and even throwing them in jail if they ride side by side.
July 15, 2019
Footloose: Walkable Neighborhoods Attracting Investments While Burbs Die
"Walkable" neighborhoods are booming — and reclaiming residents and businesses from the suburbs.
July 9, 2019
Oklahoma Gets Serious About Transit Sooner Than Later
Oklahoma — where the transit comes whipping down the plains.
July 9, 2019
Tally Ho! London Breaks its Cycling Record
London's painstaking network of new bike lanes, refurbished signals at intersections, and traffic congestion policies are paying off with record ridership.
July 8, 2019
