Around the Block
Elon Musk’s “Plan” to Cure Traffic With Tunnels Is Terrible and Ridiculous
Musk's plan isn't new or innovative, and it wouldn't even solve the problem it's supposed to address.
February 7, 2017
Don’t Push Bus Riders to the Margins
Mayors frequently face pressure from business interests to remove bus riders from downtown areas. But that's a big mistake, says transit consultant Jarrett Walker.
February 6, 2017
Columbus Is About to Double Access to Frequent Bus Service
Columbus hopes to increase ridership 10 percent in three years with a system that prioritizes frequent service in a more grid-like pattern, connecting people to job centers.
February 3, 2017
“Independent” Audit of Oregon DOT Looks More Like Agency PR
The audit is an object lesson in how transportation agencies and their consultants can manipulate public communications to serve their self-interest.
February 2, 2017
America Builds Way Too Much Parking Near Transit
We build parking that nobody ever uses because that's what American engineering standards recommend.
February 1, 2017
Wisconsin Highway Costs Exceed State DOT Estimates By Nearly 100%
Highway costs have nearly doubled WisDOT's projections, and the overruns will be even bigger for projects that are still in the works. But Governor Scott Walker isn't interested in reining in highway spending.
January 27, 2017
Mayors Stand Up to Trump’s Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities
With an executive order yesterday, Donald Trump followed through on his threat to punish cities where local police do not report undocumented immigrants. Funds for transportation, housing, and other programs may (or may not) be at stake, but mayors of sanctuary cities around the country made it clear they are not backing down.
January 26, 2017
Keep an Eye on These 10 Cities Aiming for Big Increases in Cycling
The national advocacy organization People for Bikes has selected 10 American cities to participate in "The Big Jump" -- a program that seeks to double or triple cycling rates in specific neighborhoods. The goal is to demonstrate how smart policy can lead to big changes in a short amount of time.
January 25, 2017
How Could Transit Agencies Cope With a Sudden Loss of Federal Funds?
Under Trump and the Republican Congress, transit agencies can't be certain the funding they're expecting will materialize. Via TransitCenter, here's a look at how cities have coped with the sudden and dramatic loss of resources.
January 24, 2017
Kansas City Unveils a Streets Plan That Puts Walking First
The city's proposed $800 million infrastructure bond would pump money into sidewalks and street safety upgrades.
January 23, 2017
