Philadelphia
American Cities Are Drowning in Car Storage
Groundbreaking research presents credible estimates of the total parking supply in several American cities, and it's not pretty.
July 12, 2018
Will Philadelphia Reverse Its Progress on Parking Requirements?
Lower parking requirements have encouraged construction of housing instead of car storage, but the reforms still face political resistance.
May 17, 2018
Parking Madness: Philadelphia vs. Long Beach
Philadelphia's triple-stadium parking crater takes on a parking-riddled campus in Long Beach, California.
April 3, 2018
With Bipartisan Support, TIGER Continues to Fund Walking and Biking Projects
So far, the new batch of TIGER grant winners look like solid choices to improve conditions for walking and biking.
March 9, 2018
Philly Rolls Out Bike Lanes at a Snail’s Pace, and Mayor Jim Kenney May Slow Down Progress Even More
Two years into Kenney's tenure, it already seems unlikely that he'll achieve his promise to improve the bike network.
March 6, 2018
Philadelphia’s Boulevard of Death
If we're going to reduce traffic deaths, we need to start with roads like Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia.
February 12, 2018
Philly Wants to Modernize Its Streetcar System
The changes would make the system faster and more accessible while increasing capacity.
January 16, 2018
Philadelphia Cyclists Demand Safer Bike Lanes — Now
About 75 demonstrators took to the streets yesterday after a garbage truck driver struck and killed 24-year-old Emily Fredricks.
November 30, 2017
How Philadelphia Fixed Parking Craters Using Tax Policy
Using tax incentives and a dash of zoning, Philadelphia set off a virtuous cycle, reducing dependence on cars.
October 30, 2017
Why You Shouldn’t Trust Media Coverage That Blames Pedestrians for Getting Struck
Police and local reporters rushed to blame a 14-year-old girl who was struck by a speeding driver in a marked crosswalk.
September 20, 2017
