Equity
OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
An add-on to the congressional reconciliation package could help climate, congestion and health in New York and around the nation.
September 20, 2021
Chicago motorist stops have spiked over the years, with far more Black drivers detained
September 7, 2021
Tribune: Many people were fined for 6+ MPH speeding, so that means the rule is unfair
The Tribune argues that speed camera tickets are an unjust imposition on drivers, and downplays the safety benefits of the cams, and the societal harm caused by traffic violence.
August 26, 2021
How Car Insurance Impacts Cost of Living Across the U.S.
Nearly all drivers and the majority of homeowners carry insurance on their cars and homes. So why don't we talk about it when we talk about city affordability?
August 19, 2021
REPORT: States Must Reduce Police and Traffic Enforcement Bias
August 9, 2021
A closer look at CDOT’s plan to close Chicago’s transportation equity gap
August 4, 2021
OPINION: To Ban Cars, Socialize Them
July 20, 2021
STUDY: Police Stops Don’t Stop Car Crashes
An explosive new study found that higher rates of state patrol traffic stops — which increase the possibility of dangerous contact between people of color and law enforcement — does not lessen car-crash rates.
July 14, 2021
U.S. Finally Gets First Mobility as a Service Platform
Pittsburgh just became the first U.S. community where every resident can feasibly and affordably trade their private cars for an app.
July 9, 2021
Multi-State Climate Plan Fails To Please All Advocates
The latest version of a multistate plan to lower transportation emissions represents an improvement, but still doesn't go far enough on environmental-justice issues, some advocates say.
July 6, 2021
