Today’s Headlines
Basics
Tuesday’s Headlines
Bike advocates need to think big, like automakers did when they laid the groundwork for the interstate highway system, instead of begging cities to lay down some paint for a bike lane. Protected bike lanes should be just a starting point. (City Lab) New York City’s 14th Street bus-only pilot project is — justifiably — … Continued
October 22, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.), chairman of the House Transportation of Infrastructure Committee, says Uber and Lyft have to clean up their acts — find a sustainable business model, conduct background checks and pay drivers a living wage — if they want business from federal employees. (Roll Call) President Trump conned voters about his interest in … Continued
October 21, 2019
Friday’s Headlines
The Guardian takes a deep dive into why pedestrian deaths are rising — not just in the U.S., but around the world. Tim Dunn and Charlotte Charles’ 19-year-old son Harry was killed in the U.K. by the wife of an American diplomat driving on the wrong side of the road. President Trump surprised the Dunns … Continued
October 18, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines
Reason number 4,812 why AOC is awesome: New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wants to force municipalities to reduce parking and encourage going carless by withholding federal transportation money from anyplace that requires on-site parking at housing developments. (Sightline) The return on investment for creating a walking and biking transportation network could be as high as … Continued
October 17, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
The National Association of City Transportation Officials envisions a bleak future of single-occupant autonomous cars increasing congestion and exacerbating inequality. It’s released a blueprint for cities to avoid that fate by prioritizing “walking, biking, rolling and resting.” Other recommendations include a surcharge of $10 or more on Uber and Lyft rides, charging fees for use … Continued
October 16, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
Parents are more apt than transportation experts to see biking to school as dangerous, according to a new study. The authors think revising the street safety classification system might help convince parents that “low stress” streets are safe. (Science Daily) Customers have carpooled through the Waze app over half a million times since the company … Continued
October 15, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
Buses are the workhorses of U.S. transit, but they get no respect. City Lab interviews author Steven Higashide about how bus riders are marginalized and deserve to be a higher priority. The Covering Climate Now initiative brought together hundreds of news outlets to share stories related to the recent UN climate summit. Among those Media … Continued
October 14, 2019
Friday’s Headlines
Driving is the largest source of greenhouse gas, and this New York Times interactive map lets you see how much carbon dioxide is coming from your metro area and how much it’s gone up or down. Emissions are growing fastest in cities and suburbs — even ones with decent transit, although in cities with poor … Continued
October 11, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines
Um, ya think? Congestion pricing could help Americans break their addiction to cars and raise funds for public transit. (Sierra Magazine) A Vice podcast delves into Uber and Lyft’s financial losses and safety scandals since the companies went public earlier this year. A San Diego congressman has introduced a bill requiring local governments that receive … Continued
October 10, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
Bike advocates often wonder why America can’t be more like the Amsterdam, and opponents often counter that Amsterdam isn’t (insert your city here). A second look at history shows that the anti-car movement in the U.S. was stronger than previously thought, even at the peak of car culture in the 1950s and ‘60s, while an … Continued
October 9, 2019