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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.

September 25, 2024

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.

February 8, 2024

Opinion: Fights Over Fare Evasion Are Missing the Point

"To be clear, I'm not advocating for gate jumping. But I am advocating that we direct our attention to what truly matters." 

September 12, 2023

What Would Our Cities Look Like if Their Downtowns Had Not Been Torn Apart for Highways?

A new report lays out how much work still needs to be done to undo the damage of our highway system.

July 14, 2023

How D.C. Is Sending Its Most Dangerous Drivers a Message

Can a simple letter in the mail get a dangerous motorists to drive more safely even when fines have failed to slow them down?

July 11, 2023

DC Becomes the First US Community to Use AI Tech to Catch Bus-Stop-Blockers

Advocates are hoping the initiative will inspire other communities to embrace technology they say can provide faster, safer, and more reliable service for riders.

April 27, 2023