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Shared Motor-Scooters Coming to D.C.
The District Department of Transportation is launching a four-month pilot program to invite shared motor-scooters to zip through the city, officials announced last week.
August 6, 2019
Rail Reversal: Miami Looking to China For Transit Help
The Chinese government is pitching Miami on a new rail line as public investment in Florida transit stalls.
June 25, 2019
Boondoggle: A Texas-Sized Mess of a Highway Plan
Deadly and sprawling Houston does not need this $7-billion widening and rebuilding highway project.
June 19, 2019
Texas Gov. Makes Life-Saving Red Light Cameras Illegal
Greg Abbott tweeted a video of himself allowing motorists free rein on Texas's already dangerous roads. His tweet was viewed 1.37 million times, and received 61,883 likes and 14,683 retweets, in 48 hours.
June 3, 2019
Should We Regulate Ads that Promote Dangerous Driving?
They do it in the U.K. and Australia and Singapore and studies show it saves lives.
May 28, 2019
Fed E-Scooter Safety Study Raises Serious Concerns
A new CDC study raises some concerns. But we still don't know really how injury rates compare to other modes.
May 3, 2019
We Must Change How We Talk about Pedestrian Deaths
The death of three more pedestrians offers yet another example of what can go wrong when drivers do not exercise due care — and why so few drivers learn the lesson.
March 12, 2019
Europe Will Use Vehicle Tech to Prevent Speeding, Save Thousands of Lives
A new E.U. rule requiring speed limiters in cars is expected to save 15,000 lives in 15 years. Why can't the U.S. do the same?
March 5, 2019
Nashville Bill Would Lower Residential Speed Limits
The county and its main city will reduce speeds to 25 mph in neighborhoods, if lawmakers approve a new safety measure.
February 5, 2019
Engineering Group Takes on High Speed Limits
One barrier to safer, more pedestrian friendly streets is slowing being dismantled.
January 18, 2019
