Streetsblog 101
Six Reasons Why a Big Truck, SUV or Van is More Likely to Kill You in a Crash
We knew massive vehicles were killing us, but some of the reasons why might surprise you.
October 8, 2024
How to Debunk the ‘Need’ for Destructive Road Widenings
Transportation agencies have a thousand reasons why they need "just one more lane, bro." Here's how to spot their distortions and lies and call them out.
August 12, 2024
Three-Quarters of Black Motorists Are Struggling With the Cost of Car Ownership
Forcing everyone to rely on cars hurts millions of U.S. families financially — but for Black families, the burden is far worse.
June 19, 2024
Friday Video: What Is Daylighting, and How Does it Save Lives?
One of the simplest things your city can do to save lives is also the most effective — and it starts at the corner.
June 7, 2024
Progressive Senators Say: It’s Time For the Feds to Regulate Vehicle Automation
Unfortunately, nobody knows whether automated vehicle technologies are safe — and federal regulators have struggled to stay ahead of the risks that come with innovations.
June 4, 2024
Zoomers Are Less Likely to Get Drivers Licenses — But They May Not Shift America’s Transportation Culture
Young Americans are getting fewer licenses — but it doesn't mean they're driving fewer miles.
June 3, 2024
Three Unseen Harms of America’s Pedestrian Death Crisis
If 7,500+ dead pedestrians isn't enough inspire change, maybe the ocean of injuries, grieving loved ones and lost opportunities can.
May 30, 2024
How Sustainable is Your City’s Transportation Network?
...and how does it compare with its peer communities?
May 29, 2024
Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech
Protests against Israel's assault on Gaza may shift from college campuses to roads — and most Americans like their cars more than free speech.
May 29, 2024
Register Your Bike. It’s Easy, It’s Free, and It Helps Everyone
Bike Index, a free national bike registry, just launched an iOS app to make it even easier.
May 23, 2024
