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Opinion: Car-Free Inspiration From an Overseas Adventure
For four months last fall, my lifestyle changed dramatically when my husband and I lived car-free. Here's what I learned.
April 21, 2023
How Municipalities Can Follow New York’s Lead and Stop Government Cars From Speeding
Some of America's most prominent sustainable transportation advocacy organizations are challenging governments to embrace a ground-breaking technology that makes it impossible for drivers to speed — starting with the vehicles in their own fleets.
April 20, 2023
Georgia: Our Temp Tags ‘Wreaking Havoc’ in NYC Because of Lax Rules, Few Investigators
Officials in Georgia admitted that its main agency in charge of regulating the retail car industry has only four investigators for 7,500 dealers in the state, making it difficult to crack down on illegal temp tag dealers who are "wreaking havoc" in New York City.
April 19, 2023
N.J. and Georgia Lawmakers Pledge Action on Temp Tag Fraud Detailed In Streetsblog Investigation
"At a minimum, fines should be dramatically increased," said one New Jersey official. "Criminal penalties should also be considered."
April 18, 2023
TEMP TAG TUESDAY: See How Easy it is to Buy a Fake New Jersey License Plate!
Today, we start a new feature, featuring me buying illegal temp tags.
April 18, 2023
Op-Ed: Paris Scooter Ban Is a Step Backward For Sustainable Transport
For the global city that has put the world on notice over the past decade for embracing sustainable transport, Paris recently took a disappointing step backward by enacting a ban on shared scooters, known locally as trottinettes.
April 5, 2023
New Law Would Honor Legacy of Slain Cyclist Sarah Langenkamp By Helping Cities Fill Bike Network Gaps
A new bill would encourage U.S. communities to use their federal safety dollars to fill the holes in city bike networks, and honor the legacy of an American hero who lost her life in one.
April 2, 2023
The AV Revolution Probably Won’t Revolutionize Parking in Dense Cities
Replacing human drivers with self-driving taxis might not actually remove many space-wasting parking lots from dense American cities, according to a new study that throws doubt onto one of the core arguments in favor of the autonomous vehicle revolution.
March 22, 2023
Denver Gave E-Bike Subsidies — And Unleashed a Transportation Revolution
Denver's decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is already paying off for the region, new data shows. So why can't we have nice things?
March 12, 2023
Paging Kevin Roose! My Conversation with the Bing Chatbot Was Much Better than Yours!
Here's a story about why we no longer fear artificial intelligence, and, indeed, hope it will someday be running the country.
March 5, 2023
