Around the Block
What’s Driving Hospital Sprawl?
The trend toward private rooms has hospitals heading for the cornfields.
January 11, 2018
Dems Gain Control of Washington Legislature and Immediately Move to Pilfer Transit Funds
One of the first things on Washington state Democrats' agenda is undercutting Seattle's voter-approved transit expansion plans.
January 8, 2018
St. Louis Calms Traffic With Heavy Concrete Globes
They're cheap. They get the job done. And residents wanted them.
January 4, 2018
Seattle Used Bike Racks to Break Up Homeless Encampment
Public records show the racks were installed to deter homeless people from staying under a viaduct, not to help people get somewhere.
December 20, 2017
What the Amtrak 501 Derailment Says About America’s Failure to Prevent Train Crashes
While the investigation is just beginning, initial reports indicate that the train entered a tight curve at too high a speed.
December 19, 2017
After Harvey, Houston Leaders Look to Rebuild Around Transit
The recovery effort needs to ensure that Houston will be better prepared for future extreme weather events.
December 11, 2017
3 Policy Fixes That Could Dramatically Reduce Transportation Emissions
Changing tailpipe emissions is just one avenue to reduce carbon from transportation. Changing the amount people drive is another - and it can have a powerful effect.
December 8, 2017
The Lesson of $40 Highway Tolls in Virginia
It's one of the few cases where solo drivers have to confront the full cost of their trips.
December 6, 2017
How Toronto Put Transit Riders First on King Street
By deflecting private car traffic away from King Street, Toronto opened up new possibilities for faster, safer transit design.
December 5, 2017
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
