Asheville Won’t Let North Carolina DOT Jam a Road Widening Through City Neighborhoods
NCDOT's plan offers nothing for pedestrians and cyclists, say city officials. And that's not good enough.
February 2, 2018
A Quick-and-Dirty Fix for Sidewalkless Streets
Can't afford sidewalks? That's no excuse. Seattle makes them out of paint, concrete bumpers and excess road space.
February 1, 2018
How Parking Mandates Tilt the Market Toward “Luxury” Housing
After Minneapolis slashed parking requirements, developers started to produce more affordable mid-rise apartment buildings instead of luxury high-rises.
February 1, 2018
Making Space for E-Bikes on the Streets and in the Law
In Washington state, advocates are working with state legislators to clarify the rules for e-bike operation on streets and trails.
January 31, 2018
Indiana DOT Wants to Double Down on 1960s-Era Urban Highway
The bad old days -- when we torn down urban neighborhoods to build highways -- aren't really behind us.
January 30, 2018
Dockless Bike-Share Is Leading a Stunning Cycling Comeback in China
Cycling rates have doubled in Chinese cities since the advent of dockless bike-share systems.
January 30, 2018
How to Create More Play Space and Less Parking at City Schools
Instead of paving over schoolyards, D.C. may just issue special street-parking permits to teachers near urban schools.
January 29, 2018
Boston Advocates Show How the Law Lets Drivers Get Away With Killing Cyclists
Even when there's clear evidence the driver was in the wrong, unless the driver is drunk or speeding, prosecutors refuse to bring charges.
January 26, 2018
Making Sense of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
Don't be fooled, it's mostly terrible policy.
January 26, 2018
How Miami Advocates Are Holding Officials Accountable for Transit Performance
Advocates with Transit Alliance Miami are tracking Metrorail's on-time performance. The results aren't pretty.
January 25, 2018
