Wednesday’s Headlines Are Still Struggling
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Deep dives into Charlotte's decade-long ridership plunge, a Florida transit agency having an existential crisis and more news.
STREETFILMS: Regardez Ces Pistes Impressionnantes Cyclables Parisiennes!
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Clarence Eckerson of our sister site, Streetfilms, went to Paris ... and all you got was a stunning three-minute video that reminds you how shitty New York City bike lanes compared to the City of Light.
Why Pedestrian-Unfriendly Cities Have Fewer Car Crashes Per Mile
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Car-dominated Phoenix actually experiences fewer car crashes per mile than Vision Zero leaders like San Francisco and New York — but the real takeaway is that city leaders could use that next-gen safety data to make human-scaled streets safer for everyone, not just drivers.
Tuesday’s Headlines Move Through the Week
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More reasons why transit ridership is still lagging behind pre-pandemic numbers.
What The Proposed GHG Rule Will (And Won’t) Do for the Climate
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Federal regulators want local governments to track transportation sector emissions — but they can't do much to force communities to reduce those emissions, never mind doing so in ways that would address the other damages of car dependency, experts say.
Monday’s Headlines Are Biking to the Store
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If you make it safe, shoppers will come. Plus, more depressing news about transit ridership.
Chicago Police Caught on Camera Assaulting Child Cyclists
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This is the second disturbing incident this month in Chicagoland involving teens of color, bicycles, and alleged police violence.
Could Bogota’s Model for Congestion Pricing Work in the U.S.?
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A congestion-pricing project in one of South America’s most congested cities could emerge as a possible solution in U.S. cities eying similar traffic management solutions.
Friday’s Headlines Will Find a Way
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Uber has another no good, very bad day. Plus, Teslas can't play Tesla to warn pedestrians as they approach crosswalks.
Barcelona's Lessons for US Streets
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"I believe Barcelona’s transformation would similarly change and improve Chicago in many instances, and I recommend that all those who are responsible for Chicago’s future transit come see and experience this promising example for themselves."
Talking Headways Podcast: Walking with Pedestrian Dignity
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What's it like to walk across America? It can be beautiful — but also assaultive.
A New Jersey City Eliminated Traffic Deaths For 4 Years — And Now It’s Trying to End Injuries, Too
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Hoboken, N.J. has a thing or two to teach its big time neighbor to the east about Vision Zero.