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Can We Build Car-Light Neighborhoods From Scratch — Even in Texas?

Can you really build a car-light neighborhood in suburban Houston — and could it inspire car-dependent places to explore new ideas about development?

December 10, 2024

How America’s ‘Soft Power’ is Shaping Mobility Around the World — And How Cities Like Tirana Are Resisting it

"The biggest infrastructure we had to fight to fix was the 10 centimeters between our ears — the mentality, the status symbol that the car brought. "

November 26, 2024

What the U.S. Can Learn From the ‘Bike Mayor’ of Africa, Manuel de Araújo

What can the U.S. learn from developing countries where car dependency hasn't yet taken root — and from the visionary mayors who are fighting to make sure it never does, even in uncertain times?

November 12, 2024

How America’s Mayors Are Fighting Back Against Harmful Highways

Mayors across the country are fighting for funds to heal harmful highway expansions. But what does it take to make an application stand out?

October 29, 2024

When Car Dependency Meets Climate Disaster

How does car dependency make weathering a storm harder, and what can we do about it? We sat down with two experts from the Urban Institute to find out.

October 15, 2024

Should We Stop Calling Bike Lanes ‘Bike Lanes’? 

"Bike lanes" and "bike-friendly policies" can slow dangerous car traffic, give walkers more space to move, and save lives across all modes by getting would-be drivers into the saddle instead. Is it time for a rebrand?

October 1, 2024

Even 500 Episodes In, Jeff Wood Isn’t Done Exploring Everything Cities Can Be

Streetsblog's most prolific podcaster looks back on his legacy, and explores what's coming next.

September 17, 2024

How Cities Are Getting Creative To Reclaim Public Space for People

Putting in parks and plazas isn't the only way to reimagine "public spaces" around the needs of people, a new report argues — and if we do it right, these projects can be a powerful tool for equity and health.

September 3, 2024

Is America Ready for the Equity Impacts of the AV Revolution?

As high-profile crashes with driverless cars make headlines, should policymakers be paying attention to the less-discussed impacts of the AV revolution — especially for society's most marginalized?

August 21, 2024

What If We Treated Car Crash Sites Like Disaster Zones?

What if our number one concern after a car crash wasn't getting traffic moving again, but making the road safer so no one else gets hurt?

August 6, 2024