The Wait for the Bus Feels Longer If Your Stop Is Near Heavy Traffic
A pleasant waiting environment can make transit trips seem shorter, while lots of traffic and pollution make waits seem longer than they really are, according to a new study.
January 11, 2017
The Unequal Toll of Pedestrian Deaths
News reports tend to blame the victims of these crashes for transgressions like "distracted walking" or crossing where they shouldn't have. But a new analysis from Smart Growth America highlights how pedestrian deaths are a systemic problem caused by the dangerous design of our streets and transportation systems.
January 10, 2017
These U.S. Cities Offer the Best Job Access to Transit Riders
How well does your city's transit system connect people to jobs? A new report from the University of Minnesota lays out how many jobs are accessible via transit in major American cities.
January 9, 2017
Study: D.C. Bike-Share Cut Neighborhood Congestion 4 Percent
Researchers have released new findings that suggest a more consistent traffic-reduction impact than previously thought.
January 9, 2017
More States Are Looting Federal Funds for Walking and Biking
A growing number of states are opting to take federal money earmarked for walking and biking projects and spend it on roads instead, reports Margo Pedroso of the Safe Routes to School National Partnership.
January 6, 2017
No, Giant Shared Ubers Aren’t About to Solve City Traffic Problems
MIT researchers got a ton of press for a mathematical model that showed sharing for-hire vehicles could replace 85 percent of New York City's taxi fleet. But their conclusions were built on shaky assumptions, says economist Joe Cortright.
January 6, 2017
With Louisville’s Gargantuan New Interchange Comes a Profound Loss
Spaghetti Junction cost billions of dollars, wiped out 30 storefronts, and severed the connection between downtown and the waterfront for at least another generation.
January 5, 2017
Despite Cold, Portland’s New Mayor Biked to Work on First Day
It was 25 degrees, and it wasn't a photo op.
January 4, 2017
Buffalo Becomes First Major U.S. City to Eliminate Parking Minimums
Parking minimums make cities less walkable and less affordable. While many American cities are scaling them back, Buffalo is the only one to eliminate them citywide.
January 3, 2017
Hero Mom Fined By Police for Vigilante Traffic Calming
She wanted her kids to be safe in the front yard, so she held the sign over her head and stood in the middle the street. Police slapped her with a jaywalking ticket.
December 22, 2016
