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Reality Overtakes Hyperloop

By Roger Rudick | Feb 22, 2022 | No Comments

News broke over the weekend that Virgin Hyperloop has let almost half of its staff go, making over a hundred employees redundant. The company is ostensibly turning from passenger goals to freight. But what exactly is the market for 700 mph ground freight?

PODCAST: Should the 'Idaho Stop' Be Legal For Cyclists Everywhere?

By John Greenfield | Feb 21, 2022 | No Comments

We also discussed why ultimately U.S. cities should be building citywide networks of connected, protected bikeways with logical traffic light timing, so Idaho stop laws become unnecessary.

Does Illinois Need to Legalize the 'Idaho Stop'?

By John Greenfield | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

Treating stop signs like yield signs is nearly universal among bike riders, and Idaho stop laws have been shown to reduce bike injuries. Rep. Janet Yang Roh explained why her bill didn't pass – this time.

Talking Headways Podcast: Planning for Underground Cities

By Jeff Wood | Feb 17, 2022 | No Comments

We talk to a geotechnical engineer about underground infrastructure and its importance for the future of cities.

Calif. Tries Jaywalking Decriminalization Again

By Melanie Curry | Feb 16, 2022 | No Comments

Citing statistics that show that jaywalking laws do not make walking safer, Assemblymember Phil Ting introduced a new bill, A.B. 2147, to end the practice of stopping pedestrians that pose no danger to themselves or others when they cross a street.

L.A. City Council Transportation Committee Approves Unprecedented Speed Limit Reductions

By Joe Linton | Feb 15, 2022 | No Comments

LADOT General Manager Reynolds stated that though "this is a great day" speed limit reform advocacy is not done, because "the 85th percentile rule needs to go away entirely."

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