Cities, Counties, States and Countries
Texas Gov. Makes Life-Saving Red Light Cameras Illegal
Greg Abbott tweeted a video of himself allowing motorists free rein on Texas's already dangerous roads. His tweet was viewed 1.37 million times, and received 61,883 likes and 14,683 retweets, in 48 hours.
June 3, 2019
Texas, Where 10 People Are Killed on Roads Every Day, Commits to Vision Zero
One of the most dangerous states has set a goal to end traffic deaths entirely. Now comes the hard part.
May 31, 2019
Racial Change is Shaking up the Transit Landscape in Detroit, Atlanta
Mostly all white suburban counties that once rejected transit are now diverse and on the verge of embracing it.
May 30, 2019
Separated Bike Lanes Means Safer Streets, Study Says
Cities that build protected lanes for cyclists end up with safer roads for people on bikes and people in cars and on foot, a new study of 12 large metropolises revealed Wednesday.
May 29, 2019
Jackpot! Nevada Tops U.S. in Transportation Report
But when it comes strictly to transit, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington and Illinois comprise the top five.
May 28, 2019
Are We Starting to See Progress Toward Vision Zero?
Looking at the data, a positive trend may be starting to emerge, but advocates say mayors aren't doing enough.
May 22, 2019
Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit
City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.
May 21, 2019
Seattle and Minneapolis: A Tale of Two Upzones
Dense, walkable cities mean more families can afford to stay, and public transport gets a boost. They’re also greener than suburbs, with their large homes and car-dependent multitudes. But changing zoning rules that break the car culture isn’t easy. A long read from our friends at Grist.
May 21, 2019
Connecticut Says ‘No’ To Transit-Oriented Development
“Putting a [transit-oriented development] next to an active rail yard has never worked successfully," says Connecticut's transportation commissioner. Yes, that's what he said.
May 20, 2019
More Transit Agencies Allow Open Strollers on Buses
Making transit more family friendly is not just the right thing to do, it helps people reduce car trips throughout their life.
May 17, 2019
