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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
Friday’s Headlines Go the Conventional Route
Political conventions give a boost to host cities' transit projects, like a Milwaukee streetcar and a new L station in Chicago.
August 16, 2024
How Car Commutes Are Making Americans Sick
Relentless car journeys don’t just occupy our time; they significantly shape our mood and overall outlook on life. Here's how.
August 15, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Race to the Finish Line
All of a sudden, when Democrats picked Chicago to be their convention site, transit projects got moving.
August 14, 2024
House GOP Leaders Try to Sneak Massive Transit Cuts into the Budget
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again to cut transit funding.
August 14, 2024
