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Memorial Day Talking Headways Podcast: Competing with Car Ownership
This week we’re joined by the head of Zipcar, Angelo Adams! We talk about how Zipcar gets parking spaces, how they find customers, the benefits of car sharing and how the company’s biggest competitor is car ownership.
May 29, 2023
Steal This Idea: The Larger the Car, the More You Pay to Park
Big news out of Montreal: Starting on July 1, drivers of larger, heavier cars will pay more for residential parking permits in one busy corner of town.
May 28, 2023
Will This Be the Year When DOT Finally Legalizes Key Pro-Cycling Rules?
The city Department of Transportation is once again claiming it will tweak its rules to promote cycling and make it safer by allowing bike riders to glide through stop signs or through red lights at certain intersections — a failed effort that goes back many, many years.
May 24, 2023
Monday’s Headlines: What a Sunset Edition
What a gorgeous day it was on Sunday and sometimes you just have to tip your hat. So let's get right to the news.
May 22, 2023
Every Growing City Should Heed Austin’s New Parking Law
One of America's fastest-growing cities has eliminated parking minimums citywide, sending a clear message that a flood of new residents doesn't have to be followed by a flood new asphalt.
May 21, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines: Terror in the Courtroom Edition
Two homicidal villains who mowed down victims with cars will be sentenced today. Plus other news.
May 17, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: Shall the ‘First’ Become First Edition
The Department of Transportation is very excited about all the cycling New Yorkers have been doing. So are wider bike lanes coming? Plus other news in today's digest.
May 16, 2023
N.J. Legislator Proposes New Charges for Selling, Driving With Illegal Temporary License Plates
"For those that want to misuse and abuse our laws, the penalties should be much higher, and the potential for criminal penalties should be a disincentive as well," a Jersey Assembly member said.
May 10, 2023
Temp Tag Tuesday: Hey, Governor, I Have Your Illegal Fraud License Plate Right Here!
The governor of Maryland is now the proud owner of a completely fraudulent temp tag — and he doesn't even know it.
May 9, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines: Just the News Edition (With a Parking Party)
We have a big day ahead of us in the livable streets world, capped off with a celebration of Henry Grabar's new book on parking. So let's get to the news right away.
May 9, 2023
