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The idea of providing a “universal basic income” for every U.S. resident is gaining traction with the rise of AI. But even that much-needed money might not guarantee much of a life to people who live in neighborhoods with dirty air and water, insufficient housing, and — yes — not enough transportation options to access to all the things they need.
Enter the idea of a Universal Basic Neighborhood, a concept that bakes in all the ingredients necessary for the average person to live to at least 80, including a transportation system where their chance of dying in a car crash is low and they enjoy a multitude of mobility choices.
Hear more on the concept on today’s episode of The Brake, available at the link below. And — as always — don’t forget to check out today’s headlines!
Philadelphia’s automated enforcement pilot has reduced double parking and cleared loading zones for commercial vehicles in the year since it launched.
When it comes to federal transit funding, small cities get more bang for the buck than big ones.
As Omaha builds a downtown streetcar line, how have similar projects in other cities panned out?
