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Tuesday’s Headlines Get Out of the Way
When cities try to discourage driving or make streets safer, their state governments often step in to stop them, Yale Climate Connections reports.
August 27, 2024
Monday’s Headlines Clam Up on Climate Change
The Harris-Walz ticket seems reluctant to talk about the Biden administration's climate change achievements for fear of falling prey to Donald Trump's attacks.
August 26, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Tear It Down
Cities that demolish urban freeways often reap millions from new development. How can that money benefit the people who were originally displaced?
August 23, 2024
Don’t Forget About Non-Drivers in Rural America
"Too often, advocates for reducing car-dependency focus solely on dense urban areas. But in doing so, they write off too much of our country and discount the reality of too many non-drivers."
August 23, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: Portland’s Micromobility Experience
Two Portland officials on regulating access to transportation markets, bike infrastructure, "transportation wallets" and parking pass alternatives.
August 22, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Stop Breaking Down
Amtrak is laden with infrastructure and technology that in some cases is more than 100 years old, the New York Times reports.
August 22, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Release the Hounds
Greyhound's new owner told Smart Cities Dive the company plans to relocate bus terminals to public transit stations.
August 21, 2024
Is America Ready for the Equity Impacts of the AV Revolution?
As high-profile crashes with driverless cars make headlines, should policymakers be paying attention to the less-discussed impacts of the AV revolution — especially for society's most marginalized?
August 20, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines Get Onboard the Harris/Walz Campaign
Transit, bike and safe streets advocates think the Democratic ticket is not a train in vain. Plus, revisiting the timeless societal benefits of bicycles.
August 20, 2024
Monday’s News Goes from Bad to Worse
Black Americans are 12 percent of the population but accounted for 34 percent of increased traffic deaths from 2020 to 2022. Plus other news.
August 19, 2024
