Opinion Archives — Page 4 of 5

Streetsblog NYC |Accessibility

Subway Elevators are Not Just a Nice Lift, But a Basic Civil Right

Accessibility is a must-have as cities compete to attract visitors and retain residents.

Sasha Blair-Goldensohn

October 3, 2024

Subway Elevators are Not Just a Nice Lift, But a Basic Civil Right

Opinion

Opinion: We Need More Consequences for Reckless Driving. But That Doesn’t Mean More Punishment

"Punishment" and "consequences" aren't synonyms — and when we confuse the two, we lose lives on our roads.

Kea Wilson

October 2, 2024

Streetsblog NYC |Promoted

Opinion: Design EV Charging Around City Streets, Not the Other Way Around

As the CEO of an electric vehicle charging post maker, I admit that Streetsblog has a point about streetscape issues. But we're committed to getting it right.

Moshe Cohen

September 30, 2024

Car culture

Opinion: Cars Have F@#%ed Up This Country So Bad

Fact: The car-centric age of development is one long mistake.

Hamilton Nolan

September 10, 2024

Streetsblog NYC |DOT

OPINION: Public Space is Getting Bland — Better Programming is The Answer

The easiest way to make public space reflect its neighborhood is by programming it to attract locals.

Matthew Choi

August 20, 2024

Harris Walz

Opinion: Walz’s Transportation Polices Were ‘A Step Forward’ that ‘Still Left Gaps’ In Minnesota’s Priorities

The next vice president will significantly influence federal transportation policy, making Walz's track record an important indicator of where U.S. policy could go.

Joe Harrington

August 8, 2024

High-speed rail

Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer

We know about human-caused climate change, but we often overlook the role played by our car-centric transportation system. Better rail service can help.