Recent Streetsblog USA posts about The Brake

THE BRAKE: Are Would-Be Planners and Engineers on Board With Transportation Reform?

By Streetsblog | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

Planning and engineering students are poised to play a major role in shaping America's transportation system for decades. But do they agree with sustainable transportation advocates about what that future should look like?

THE BRAKE: Why Every City Needs a Car Master Plan

By Streetsblog | Jun 7, 2022 | No Comments

So why do transportation leaders spend so much time drafting "pedestrian master plans" and "bike master plans" without accompanying "car master plans" aimed at building a world where fewer people get behind the wheel?

THE BRAKE: Why Sustainable Transportation Advocates Need to Talk About Zoning

By Streetsblog | May 10, 2022 | No Comments

What if any American could tell at a glance how her unique local land use policies influence the way she and her neighbors get around, without having to dig through a mountain of arcane jargon to get there?

The Brake: Where Do Great Bus Stops Come From — And How Do We Get More Of Them?

By Streetsblog | Apr 12, 2022 | No Comments

The United States have a lot more sorry stops than good ones — and to understand how these wonderful waiting areas bucked the trend, we brought in an expert for some game-time commentary.

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The Brake Podcast: What Happens When Communities DIY Their Own Transit

By Kea Wilson | Mar 29, 2022 | No Comments

Talking about all the ways that people navigate their cities on shared modes without the support of taxpayer-funded public institutions.

The Brake: What It’s Like to Be a Woman in Transportation (And Why It Matters)

By Streetsblog | Mar 15, 2022 | No Comments

A new zine from a top transit nonprofit explores why the needs of women need to be at the center of U.S. transit planning — and what it's like for gender-marginalized people who are working to change the status quo.

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