Why Skipping Scheduled State Gas Tax Hikes Is a Bad Idea
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The proposal, which is projected to cost the state $135 million in revenue, is unfair to people who don't drive. And it may not even save much money for drivers.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Now Accepting Applications
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Cities and states can now apply for $1.5 billion worth of USDOT infrastructure grants, and Pete Buttigieg earns a B for his new safety plan.
‘It Ain’t 94 Percent’: NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy Discusses the Role of Human Error in Car Crashes
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National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy talks to Streetsblog about how why it's so important to say the right things about our national traffic crash crisis.
‘Solving’ Congestion Creates Worse Problems
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Our “cures” for congestion are often worse than the problem.
Analysis: The Decline and Fall of Mandatory Parking Minimums
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Was 2021 the year that U.S. planners finally lost faith in minimum parking requirements? It certainly seems so.
Monday’s Headlines Are Trying to Envision Zero
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This is the future Republican governors want.
Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse Underscores Urgent Need For Fix-It-First Policy
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The collapse of a bridge in Pittsburgh is just a preview of potential disasters to come under the new infrastructure legislation, which continues to allow states to prioritize building new capacity for drivers over repairing existing stuff.
That Bridge in Pittsburgh is Where I Became an Advocate
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After seeing the collapse of such a hauntingly familiar site, I hope the President really will "build back better"
Family-Friendly Design Shouldn’t Stop At The Corner
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A viral tweet about a newly-remodeled Virginia library earned praise on social media for its computer workstations outfitted with small, enclosed areas for folks who are caring for young children. But as another Twitter user pointed out, the library’s family-friendly design effectively ends at the front door.
Friday’s Headlines Counting Down to Zero
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Under Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. DOT is officially embracing Vision Zero. Plus, a cycling group spotlights cities where bikes are booming.
No, Chicago Biking Isn’t Worse Than Jacksonville or Omaha...But It's Not Perfect
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Yes, Chicago got screwed by People for Bikes' flawed rating system. But we still have lots of work to do need to make cycling as safe, enjoyable, and normalized as it is in truly great cycling cities.
What’s In the Groundbreaking New USDOT Safety Strategy — and What’s Missing
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For the first time in history, the United States Department of Transportation has committed to using every available resource to end roadway deaths and serious injuries on American roads — and now, they face the critical challenge of getting the rest of America to buy in with them.