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Tuesday’s Headlines Died by Engineering
The Congress for the New Urbanism wholeheartedly endorses a new book explaining how traffic engineers made up their standards out of thin air.
June 11, 2024
Monday’s Headlines Are Bumper to Bumper
The internet is as congested with articles criticizing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for killing congestion pricing as Manhattan is with cars.
June 9, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Got Congested
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stunned congestion pricing supporters when she blocked implementation in New York City — a move with implications for cities nationwide.
June 7, 2024
Friday Video: What Is Daylighting, and How Does it Save Lives?
One of the simplest things your city can do to save lives is also the most effective — and it starts at the corner.
June 7, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: The Computable City
Michael Batty on histories of computing, smart city critiques, what the discourse on AI should really be about, and discussions on the future of urban forms.
June 6, 2024
Opinion: Gov. Hochul Risks Handing Donald Trump the Keys To NYC’s Transportation Future
Is this really the way a New York Democrat wants her legacy on transit and climate change to play out?
June 6, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Get Schooled
Cyclists are often derided as white guys in Spandex, but surveys indicate more women and minority groups would bike if they had access to proper training.
June 6, 2024
Downtown Salem, Mass. Gets Lots of Foot Traffic; Its Cops Want to Fence It In
Last month, the Salem Police Department announced a controversial new plan to manage the dense crowds of pedestrians that visit the Witch City every autumn.
June 5, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Built Different
Human error is not to blame for crashes, according to a former traffic engineer's new book. It's road design that prioritizes speed over safety.
June 5, 2024
Why ‘Sustainable Transport’ Is Not Enough — Even in The Netherlands
A book written for Dutch audiences unpacks why even the Netherlands still must work to make its "transportation" system more welcoming.
June 4, 2024
