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L.A. Times Analysis Shows Racist Harms of Freeway Projects
In five states — California, Florida, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas — the paper found that large highway building projects demolished homes predominantly in Black and Latino neighborhoods.
November 13, 2021
A Round and a Roundy: The Only Chart Dave Chokshi Needs
A Health Commissioner shouldn't stand for so much carnage, whether it's caused by a microbe, a gun or a car driver.
November 10, 2021
OPINION: How Family Rides Turned a ‘Bike Dad’ Into an Activist
Former Sunnyside resident Alan Baglia describes his evolution from ordinary citizen to mover and shaker.
November 9, 2021
Brooklyn Bridge Cycling is Soaring Thanks to New Lane
Here’s yet another lesson in induced demand.
November 9, 2021
Officials: As traffic deaths continue to climb, Vision Zero must be a top priority
Alderman LaSpata discussed his "crash not accident" ordinance: "There is no intention behind an accident. There is intention behind the actions that lead to traffic crashes and injuries."
November 8, 2021
Feds Pass Downpayment for Next Phase of California High-Speed Rail
The negotiations continue in D.C., but money for additional legs of California's projects should be available soon--if L.A.'s politicians get out of the way
November 8, 2021
I’m fairly optimistic about the future of public transportation – if we take action now
As Mark Twain might have said, reports of the death of transit have been greatly exaggerated, but we do need to take decisive action to make buses and trains a more reliable and appealing option.
November 3, 2021
Eyes On the Street: A Quick Ride on Boston’s New Transitway
Boston’s new center-running bus lanes are open for business in Roxbury, and they’re already delivering major benefits to pedestrian and transit riders along Columbus Avenue between Franklin Park and the Jackson Square Orange Line stop. StreetsblogMASS visited the new bus lanes on Wednesday morning to try them out. The 0.7 mile ride went by remarkably […]
November 3, 2021
OPINION: Let’s Make the Open Culture Program Permanent
We must codify in law the pandemic-era program that has brought art, music, and dance to our streets.
November 3, 2021
Congressmen Garcia, Schneider introduce rail grade separation funding bill
The reps noted that in addition to preventing crashes, separating rail crossings can also improve passenger and freight rail service by allowing for higher speeds and more frequent service.
October 30, 2021
