Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Driving

Speed Camera Coverage Shouldn't Ignore Safety Benefits, Traffic Violence Victims

By John Greenfield | Jun 28, 2022 | No Comments

It's not surprising when right-wing publications run garbage articles about traffic cameras. But it's disappointing when progressive news outlets approach this issue with a windshield POV.

Is the Tide Turning on America's Megacar Crisis?

By Mary Wisniewski | Jun 8, 2022 | No Comments

While big vehicles are safer for people on the inside, they're more deadly for those on the outside. But there's a movement to require safer automobile designs and create disincentives to owning oversized vehicles.

A parking lot at Yellowstone National Park. Photo: NPS/Neal Herbert

Why It’s So Hard To Visit National Parks Without A Car

By Kea Wilson | Jun 1, 2022 | No Comments

Another National Parks season is upon us — but for people who don't, can't, or simply choose not to drive, many of these natural wonders will remain firmly out of reach.

Shared Mobility Action Agenda Aims to Make Sustainable Modes Convenient For All by 2030

By John Greenfield | May 17, 2022 | No Comments

There are many ways to screw up shared mobility. So hopefully the action agenda will focus on shared modes that actually decrease emissions, rather than exacerbate climate change.

Why 'Ride of Silence' Rides Matter

By John Greenfield | May 13, 2022 | No Comments

The 20th annual Chicago Ride of Silence is an opportunity to mourn and reflect on lost lives, part of a global movement to honor people killed and injured on bicycles, and demand changes to keep bike riders safe

Neighbors Say Road Diet Causes ‘Traffic Nightmare,’ but Data Tell a Different Story

By John Greenfield | May 11, 2022 | No Comments

In reality, plenty of people benefit from such projects. But the media often highlight the loudest, least-informed voices.

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