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Biden’s First ‘Mega Grants’ Contain Some Mega Wins — And Mega Fails
A new federal "megagrant" program will fund major safety and transit projects that have been at the top of sustainable transportation advocates' wishlists for years ... along with business-as-usual highway expansion projects that could negate those mega-gains.
February 6, 2023
Why Do People With Disabilities Have to Sue To Get Accessible Sidewalks?
Philadelphia is the latest U.S. city to agree to make its sidewalks accessible to people who use assistive devices — though the win would be more significant if people with mobility challenges weren't so often forced to sue to get basic access to the places where they live.
November 14, 2022
Opinion: President Biden — Let’s Get Philadelphia Moving Already
In this two part focus on issues related to the Keystone State, we look (here) at efforts to build a long-proposed subway line to Northeast Philadelphia and (below) efforts to make Harrisburg's State Street safer for all users.
August 8, 2022
Why Pedestrian-Unfriendly Cities Have Fewer Car Crashes Per Mile
Car-dominated Phoenix actually experiences fewer car crashes per mile than Vision Zero leaders like San Francisco and New York — but the real takeaway is that city leaders could use that next-gen safety data to make human-scaled streets safer for everyone, not just drivers.
July 19, 2022
THE BRAKE: Why Road Diets Fail — And How to Help Them Win
This week's episode of The Brake tackles the tough questions of why redesigning killer roads is so controversial.
March 1, 2022
When Road Diets Get Rolled Back, Part II: Pushback in Philadelphia
When should transportation leaders stop and listen to community members who resist road safety projects — and when should they carry on with plans to calm dangerous streets?
February 24, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Because We’re So Done with Monday
Seattle's new street sweeper MUST be named "OK Broomer." OK? Plus other news.
May 25, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Rethinking City and Commuter Transportation
Look, it's just always good to talk to transit professionals. And these two guys from Philly have a lot to say about the vision of the future — and how the sausage gets made.
May 6, 2021
SORRIEST BUS STOPS 2021: A First-Round Matchup of Underwhelming Urban Stations
Our first first-round matchup pits terrible bus stops in Philadelphia and Quebec City. Remember to vote!
March 17, 2021
Will Philadelphia Ever Get its S-Bahn?
The City of Brotherly Love built infrastructure for European-style regional rail almost 40 years ago ... but continues to run it as a 9-to-5 commuter service.
February 25, 2021
