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L.A. May Eliminate Parking Requirements Downtown
October 31, 2019
Advocacy Group: Stop Spending On New Roads
Transportation for America wants Congress to reallocate the $40 billion it pours into new highway projects that only to make Americans more dependent on cars.
October 7, 2019
Late Night Workers Could Save Big With 24-Hour Transit
Limited options force the most vulnerable employees to rely on cars, pushing up their transportation costs, a study finds.
September 10, 2019
How Our Transport System is Biased Against Women
The world we live in is designed by men — for men. And it continues to endanger women.
August 29, 2019
Des Moines Downzoning is Backward — And Possibly Racist
The Iowa capital is proposing zoning changes that discourage density, will raise the cost of housing, and undermine transit.
August 5, 2019
Nashville Plans New Transit Hub
Music City could use a transit tune-up — and a new transit center could be a key step forward.
July 25, 2019
Houston’s Highway Mega-Plan: An Environmental Justice Disaster
Thousands of Houstonians are in danger of losing their homes as the state of Texas proceeds with a massive, $7 billion plan to widen almost every highway in North and downtown Houston.
July 25, 2019
TOD-Da! Oregon Blocks Single-Family Zoning
The Oregon legislature passed a bill striking low-density zoning in large cities on Sunday, a move that helps create transit-oriented development.
July 2, 2019
Vancouver Unveils Boldest Climate Action Plan
The city's plans to put U.S. regions to shame, calling for 90 percent of residents to be in walking distance of "daily needs."
April 25, 2019
How Can Transit Agencies Win Back Their Riders?
Subprime auto loans, gentrification and, yes, Uber and Lyft are hurting transit ridership. But a new TransitCenter survey says better service can win them back.
February 13, 2019
