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‘Green New Deal’ To Seek Transport Overhaul
The legislation is still pretty vague but it does include some somewhat disappointing omissions.
February 7, 2019
The Bible Belt Should Really Be Called ‘The Carnage Corset’
Eight of the 10 most dangerous metro areas in the U.S. for pedestrians are in Florida, according to a new study by Smart Growth America. Of the remaining 12, eight are in the Deep South.
January 23, 2019
Engineers to Pedestrians: No ‘Walk’ Signs for You!
The traffic engineering profession says intersections with no "Walk" signal are a-okay. Even as pedestrian deaths soar.
January 11, 2019
Is Portland’s ‘Congestion Pricing’ Plan Any Good?
Portland wants to put a price on driving on downtown freeways at rush hour. But it will need the Feds' approval.
December 20, 2018
Trump Turns Obama-Era Program into a Road Fund
Under Trump, the popular program that helped fund biking trails and transit upgrades is just another bridge and highway fund.
December 12, 2018
Safety Officials to Cities: Stop Buying Such Huge Trucks
Some strategies to make large vehicles safer in urban environments and save lives.
December 10, 2018
Trump Finally Releasing Transit Cash
Trump's Federal Transit Administration is finally releasing long-ago-approved funding for major projects.
November 29, 2018
Trump’s Infrastructure Games Threaten NY
Donald Trump has been threatening to derail the nation's largest metro economy as leverage to get his border wall.
November 29, 2018
U.S. Finally Legalizes Modern, European-Style Train Cars
Finally, U.S. trains will no longer have be be designed like “high-velocity bank vaults" thanks to long-awaited changes in federal regulations.
November 23, 2018
Will Any Infrastructure Bill Be Worth Supporting?
The day after the election a key Democrat promised a big spending package. But will it do more harm than good?
November 12, 2018
