Streetcars and Development: It’s Complicated
A new study finds that modern streetcar systems are not great as engines of development.
November 27, 2018
The European Answer to School-Drop-Off Chaos
"School Streets" prohibit cars on the roadways surrounding schools. They encourage walking and biking. And they reduce crashes.
November 27, 2018
A Fix for the Most Dangerous Street in America
Harrisburg's State Street is insanely dangerous. The city has a good plan to fix it. Will the state stand in the way?
November 26, 2018
U.S. Finally Legalizes Modern, European-Style Train Cars
Finally, U.S. trains will no longer have be be designed like “high-velocity bank vaults" thanks to long-awaited changes in federal regulations.
November 23, 2018
Albuquerque’s Groundbreaking Bus Project Stalled
A problem with the electric bus fleet means a much-hyped example of bus rapid transit will be delayed by up to 18 months.
November 21, 2018
Study: Walmart, Fast Food Sites Pose High Risk to Pedestrians
Planners need to pay special attention to pedestrian safety by discount stores and fast food restaurants, according to new research on crashes.
November 20, 2018
Car Culture Cements Suburban Unsustainability
Despite their growing diversity, suburban dwellers share a dependence on cars that makes them resistant to attempts at urbanization.
November 19, 2018
Portland Will Grow — But Without Adding Cars
The city plans to add 2 percent of street space in the central city for bus and bike lanes, increasing carrying capacity 60 percent.
November 16, 2018
Study: Dockless Mobility More Popular with People of Color in D.C.
Dockless bike share is doing a better job reaching people of color than traditional city-sponsored bike-sharing systems, according to a new analysis
November 16, 2018
Providence Planning On-Street, Brightly Painted ‘Urban Trails’
The goal is to connect every neighborhood with safe biking and walking infrastructure and art that pays homage to each area's unique culture.
November 15, 2018
