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Researchers Are Sounding the Alarm About Heavy EVs — Even in Europe, Where Cars Are Far Smaller
The swelling size of the average car on the road is threatening the environmental potential of EVs more than proponents may realize, a prominent watchdog group warns.
April 3, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: Et Tu, Anne Hidalgo?
Or shall we say, e scoot? A Paris vote to ban e-scooters dredged up all the old bad feelings about the devices.
April 3, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Stay in Our Lane
It's not that hard. If you're a driver, pay attention, and when you see a bollard or a Jersey barrier in front of you, just don't hit it.
March 31, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines on a Downward Spiral
How to save transit after the pandemic crushed ridership? Find new revenue streams and improve service. But what about fares?
March 30, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines Have Ample Parking
Car storage has eaten up big chunks of many cities. Some of those cities are starting to wise up.
March 29, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines Can’t Drive My Car
Instead of driving less because alternatives like walking and transit are just that great, Gen Z drives less primarily because they make less money.
March 28, 2023
Monday’s Headlines Aim for Gun Safety
Cars are deadly in more ways than one. Parked vehicles are the largest source of stolen guns in the U.S., and many are later used in crimes.
March 27, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Want Peace and Quiet
Who wants to wear headphones in their own house? Well, if you live on a busy street and are worried about your blood pressure, you might want to.
March 24, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines Are Ready for Change
Cities are behind the curve on providing infrastructure for vehicles that fall somewhere between a bike and a car.
March 23, 2023
What Parking Reform Means for People With Disabilities
Practically every day, there's a new headline about a new effort in a U.S. city to reform its autocentric parking policies — and practically every time Streetsblog covers it, we get an email that asks what people with disabilities will do in a world with no accessible parking at all.
March 22, 2023
