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Report: 2020 Roadway Deaths are Way Higher Than Normal
Car drivers are killing people — pedestrians, cyclists, their own passengers, themselves — at a much higher rate this year compared to last, even though total travel is down dramatically because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows.
August 31, 2020
Monday’s Headlines to Kick Off the Week
Read an excerpt from former Streetsblog editor Angie Schmitt's new book on pedestrian safety, and more stories from over the weekend.
August 31, 2020
Friday’s Headlines to Set You Up for the Weekend
Lots of news today, so let's get right to it!
August 28, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines from Everywhere
Our top story today: Racism is embedded in public transit systems. Plus all the other news from around the globe.
August 27, 2020
Wednesday’s Headlines From Around the Nation
How students can get to school safely, more on Uber and Lyft's troubles and other top headlines are a click away.
August 26, 2020
Tuesday’s Headlines From Around the Nation
For 70 years, transportation planners have been using a flawed model to justify more highway lanes. Click here for that story and more.
August 25, 2020
Monday’s Headlines to Start Your Week
California has the worst roads, e-bikes are all the rage, and more stories you'll want to click on.
August 24, 2020
Friday’s Headlines From Around the World
Uber and Lyft won a legal reprieve but are still under pressure to change their business practices. Click here for that story and more.
August 21, 2020
A Hard Right Turn: The Moment the U.S. DOT Abandoned U.S. Walkers
Federal transportation officials have never done much to center the needs of pedestrians in their policies or funding decisions. But in 2012, things took a turn for the even worse.
August 20, 2020
Thursday’s Headlines From Around the Nation
As transit agencies struggle, some cities are experimenting with autonomous shuttles. That plus the other news.
August 20, 2020