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Streetsblog NYC |2020 Election

Chaos and Fear as Trumpists and a Domestic Terrorist Take Over Roadways

The weekend of terror began on Saturday night, when a driver targeted peaceful cyclists towards the end of a StreetridersNYC event in Manhattan. Video shows the SUV plunged into the crowd of bikers.

Gersh Kuntzman

October 4, 2020

Chaos and Fear as Trumpists and a Domestic Terrorist Take Over Roadways

Streetsblog Chicago |News

Can’t hurt, might help: Low-speed electric tuk-tuks could reduce traffic injuries, emissions

As long new low-speed, electric transportation modes don't cause any other major problems, I say the more, the merrier.

John Greenfield

October 1, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

A Green New Deal for Illinois Transportation

California just outlawed the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035. Illinois should go way further than that with a comprehensive plan to reduce transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions.

Courtney Cobbs

October 1, 2020

Streetsblog California |GJEL1

CA Governor Signs Housing, Sustainable Transportation Bills

But he vetoes a bill declaring housing as a human right, inconsistent with his willingness to set aspirational goals in other areas (such as electric vehicle mandates)

Melanie Curry

September 29, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Car-Free Streets

Letter From Norway: Here’s How to Do Outdoor Eating Right This Winter

We asked the Norwegian consulate for advice ... and got it! Nyt måltidet, everyone!

Dave Colon

September 28, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bicycle Infrastructure

OPINION: Surviving a Hit-and-Run Bike Crash in a City Choked by Cars

New Yorkers came to my aid — but the driver who plowed into me escaped. He knew that, in a city where bicyclists are dehumanized, he could get away with it.

Morgan L. Sykes

September 27, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

ATA: Here’s how to overcome obstacles to building a protected bike lane network in Chicago

Hurdles include lack of funding, staffing shortages at CDOT, lack of cooperation from IDOT, and opposition from community members and aldermen.

Courtney Cobbs

September 25, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Car-Free Streets

KOMANOFF: Restaurant Patio Heaters Will Be a Net Gain for the Climate

We asked our columnist — the nation's leading expert on carbon emissions — whether winter heat lamps will destroy or save our city. He came down on the latter.

Charles Komanoff

September 25, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bill de Blasio

OPINION: We Need to Open Streets for Retail Now

With the holiday season approaching, merchants must be able to plan, order appropriate inventory and market their goods, or they will close. We need a plan for our local economies now.

Jennifer Tausig

September 25, 2020

Streetsblog California |Bicycling

Cali 2035 Gas Car Ban Barely Mentions Non-Drivers

Governor Newsom's executive order calling for cleaner transportation only hints at the most important way to reduce transportation emissions and make life in California better: by encouraging and supporting walking, biking, and transit.

Melanie Curry

September 24, 2020

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