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NHTSA Releases the Facts on Bicycle Stop-as-Yield Laws: They Increase Safety
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration has posted a short "safety fact sheet" summarizing the research on stop-as-yield laws. They reduce crashes.
May 6, 2022
Motorist Assaults Cyclist on Polk
"We share a city with some true maniacs who should be be allowed to drive."
May 6, 2022
Divvy hopes new charging stations will reduce VMT needed to maintain the fleet
The Divvy system recently debuted charging stations for electric Divvys. Read more to find out where the first charging stations are located.
May 6, 2022
Study: Most EV Rebates Had No Effect on Buyers’ Choices
Surveys of program participants found that more than half of rebate recipients were "free riders" — car buyers who would have chosen an electric car with or without the state's cash, but took the money anyhow.
May 6, 2022
A tale of two cities: What cycling in Vienna and Budapest reminded me about Chicago
Comparing Budapest and Vienna offers more evidence that if Chicago wants to mainstream cycling, we've got to build a citywide network of connected, protected bikeways.
May 4, 2022
THUNDER ROAD: Car Noise Stokes Heart Attacks, Study Finds
Researchers in New Jersey link traffic racket to cardiovascular disease and cardiac episodes, proving again that it's death, not redemption, that's beneath a dirty hood.
May 4, 2022
City Official Under Fire for Questioning the Benefits and Equity of Transit
We always assume more transit means more equity. But a progressive planning commissioner apparently disagrees, sparking quite a conversation.
May 3, 2022
Meet the Shiny New Electric Citi Bike (We Did!)
It may not quite be double the fun, but the new generation of Citi Bike electric bikes has a battery that can at least double the range.
April 29, 2022
Witnessing a Transit-Last City
Advocate relates his experience of watching bus passengers being left to wait while police prioritized people in private cars
April 28, 2022
City launches income-based traffic fine pilot, halving the fees for low-income residents
Eligible residents can also eliminate all debt by paying off the original fine on tickets received within the last three years.
April 27, 2022
