America’s Best Bus Stops Semifinals: East Coast Heavyweights
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It's Boston vs. Lewes, Delaware as we race to the finals.
Three-Quarters of Licensed Drivers Used a Mobile Device While Driving, New Survey Finds
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Thank goodness April is "Distracted Driving Month."
Special Delivery From Wednesday’s Headlines
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Why are U.S. transit projects so expensive? How can cities make up the loss of revenue from commuters? And what can they do to protect pedestrians from delivery trucks?
The Brake Podcast: What Happens When Communities DIY Their Own Transit
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Talking about all the ways that people navigate their cities on shared modes without the support of taxpayer-funded public institutions.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Under Construction
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Led by Midwest states, 16,000 road and bridge projects are set to get underway nationwide as Democrats urge spending on repairs and transit instead.
In 2021, Most Massachusetts Pedestrian Killings Were Concentrated In Just 12 Communities
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A new WalkBoston analysis of pedestrian deaths during 2021 found that most fatal crashes that killed pedestrians last year were concentrated in only 12 cities and towns across the Commonwealth, and that older adults were disproportionately represented among the victims. In 2021, at least 75 pedestrians lost their lives in traffic crashes in Massachusetts, according […]
Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More
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Unfortunately, federal leaders still have a ways to go — many legislators have yet to acknowledge the e-bike’s demonstrated ability to replace car trips.
Opinion: Alternatives to California’s Pro-Car Giveaway
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Of the myriad motorist giveaways now being rushed into place around the U.S., none sting like California’s.
The specifics of the so-called relief plan are still being worked on. But the basic shape is expected to hew to the contours posted by Newsom’s office this past week and shown further below: $9 billion in payments to households of $400 per registered car (limit of two per family) and just $2 billion to make transit cheaper
Monday’s Headlines Always Deliver
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The post office's newfound love for electric vehicles, delivery robots on sidewalks, infrastructure spending, gas tax holidays and more.
Studying the Parisian Bike Boom
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A San Francisco researcher tries to understand Paris's awesome bike transformation — and does.
When Should Cities Take Away Dangerous Drivers’ Cars?
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How many dangerous driving infractions should one motorist be able to rack up before he loses his car — and will taking it from him really make streets safer if the design of those streets isn't safe itself?
Money, That’s What Friday’s Headlines Want
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Several of today's stories emphasize the need for government involvement to solve transportation-related challenges like climate change.