St. Louis Calms Traffic With Heavy Concrete Globes By Angie Schmitt | Jan 4, 2018 | 40 Comments They're cheap. They get the job done. And residents wanted them.
Seattle Used Bike Racks to Break Up Homeless Encampment By Angie Schmitt | Dec 20, 2017 | 5 Comments Public records show the racks were installed to deter homeless people from staying under a viaduct, not to help people get somewhere.
What the Amtrak 501 Derailment Says About America’s Failure to Prevent Train Crashes By Angie Schmitt | Dec 19, 2017 | 33 Comments While the investigation is just beginning, initial reports indicate that the train entered a tight curve at too high a speed.
After Harvey, Houston Leaders Look to Rebuild Around Transit By Angie Schmitt | Dec 11, 2017 | No Comments The recovery effort needs to ensure that Houston will be better prepared for future extreme weather events.
3 Policy Fixes That Could Dramatically Reduce Transportation Emissions By Angie Schmitt | Dec 8, 2017 | 13 Comments Changing tailpipe emissions is just one avenue to reduce carbon from transportation. Changing the amount people drive is another - and it can have a powerful effect.
The Lesson of $40 Highway Tolls in Virginia By Angie Schmitt | Dec 6, 2017 | 67 Comments It's one of the few cases where solo drivers have to confront the full cost of their trips.