Cities, Counties, States and Countries
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?
Chaos in Chicago as State Pols Adjourn Without Funding Transit
Meanwhile, transit officials are facing the possibility of massive service cuts and layoffs.
Does Transportation Advocacy Have a Place In the Wake of a Deadly Tornado?
Much of St. Louis is struggling in the wake of a deadly tornado. Amid such disasters, urbanism needs a pause and a rethink.
Friday Video: Where Was the First Public Bus Route in the World?
...and which surprising historical figure helped launch it?
How One Suburb is Using Transit to Transform Into a True City
A Washington State suburb may be poised to evolve into a true transit-oriented hub – and offer lessons for other bedroom communities, even during an anti-transit era.
Where Does ‘Motonormativity’ Come From — And Which Country Has It Worst?
A new study explores how "motonormativity" shows up in the US, UK, and (yes) even in the Netherlands — and where we should apply pressure if we want to change our unspoken attitudes about how we move.
This Parking Bill Could Help Solve the Housing Crisis
Washington state just passed a package of reforms that could juice housing production and get landlords to give non-drivers a break on their rent. But will other states go even further?
Friday Video: The High Speed Rail Anthem You’ve Been Waiting For
"Because 220 sure beats going 79."
This Philadelphia Council Member Wants To Stand Up to Trump By Investing in Mobility For the Poorest
We sat down with Council Member Nicolas O'Rourke to talk about how he wants to build on the city's Zero Fare pilot — and why prioritizing the poor is more essential now than ever.
