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Friday’s Headlines Bring Back Intercity Buses?
Is it time to give Greyhound and the rest of the intercity bus pack a government boost?
February 9, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: On the Bus in Boise
We chat with Elaine Clegg, CEO of Valley Regional Transit in Boise Idaho about how the Boise bus system is changing, the impact of fast regional growth, energy infrastructure and favorite transportation board games.
February 8, 2024
‘Human Transit’ 2.0: How Mass Modes Make Us More Free
A classic book on transit gets an update for a radically transformed world. And, yes, Elon Musk gets a little shade.
February 8, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Check In On Vision Zero
Ten years after the concept crossed the Atlantic, traffic deaths are on the rise in the U.S. despite a few cities' success stories.
February 8, 2024
Some Advocates Say Illinois Bill Police Stop Reform Bill Could Enable Deadly Driving
It would be totally counterproductive to try to prevent racial profiling by forcing officers to look the other way when motorists excessively speed or drive intoxicated.
February 7, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Shrink to Fit
Microtransit has gotten a bad rap, but in some cases, it could play an important role in decarbonizing the transportation sector, a new Citylab article argues.
February 7, 2024
Jay Pitter On ‘Being Black In Public’ — And Its Implications For Sustainable Transport Policy
Jay Pitter talks to The Brake about racism on the street.
February 6, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines Reach Safety
Next time a driver complains about bike lanes, tell them that making streets safer for cyclists makes them safer for everyone.
February 6, 2024
Monday’s Headlines Ride the Cheese Wagon
Because schools are often built on the outskirts of town and bus drivers are hard to find, more parents are driving their kids to school, which has environmental, health and educational consequences.
February 5, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Are Kicked to the Curb
Author Henry Grabar makes a comprehensive case for parking reform, including smart curbside pricing to keep workers from parking on the street all day.
February 2, 2024
