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Support For Camera Enforcement Increases When Put in Racial Justice Context, Study Finds
Researchers hope the results can increase support nationwide for swapping out cops for cameras, effective tools at keeping reckless drivers off the road and reducing fatal and injury-causing crashes.
April 25, 2022
Monday’s Headlines to Get You Started
The feds are issuing grants to cut carbon emissions, and why states should hire people to coordinate those grants. Plus more news.
April 25, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Getting Warmer
More on masking, plus FHWA grants to cut vehicle emissions, how to fix traffic congestion and cities that are leading the way on climate change.
April 22, 2022
Talking Headways Podcast: Lighting the Way for Pedestrians
In their new book, "Outdoor Lighting for Pedestrians," Frank Markowitz and Leni Schwendinger talk about creating legible nighttime spaces, programming those spaces, and the future of lighting and transportation.
April 21, 2022
New York Gets an ‘F’ Grade in the New ‘Bike Friendly States’ Survey…
They could have been a contender.
April 21, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are Appealing
The Biden administration reinstates rules requiring agencies to consider climate change and appeals a court ruling striking down the transit mask mandate.
April 21, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Suddenly Unmasked
For better or worse, you don't have to wear a mask on public transportation anymore. But maybe you still should.
April 20, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are #TeamTrain
Yes, trains are a better way to commute than ... whatever the buzzword for "helicopter" is these days. Plus, the death of intercity bus service and more.
April 19, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Are Pulling Over
Police are reconsidering their approach to traffic enforcement, which currently endangers Black drivers and doesn't reduce crime.
April 18, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Truckin’
The more drivers drive, the higher gas prices will get. And why are truck-makers that are planning on going electric pushing back against environmental regs?
April 15, 2022