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NO LAUGHING MATTER: This Whoopi Goldberg Thing is a Watershed Moment
Well, if nothing else, Whoopi Goldberg just showed how badly we need a bike mayor.
January 17, 2019
Six Ways the Media is Still Blaming the Victim
Media tropes emphasize the victim's behavior when a driver hits a pedestrian or cyclist rather than systemic causes, a new study finds.
January 15, 2019
Bird Quietly Ends a Much-Hyped Bike Lane Subsidy
The contribution scheme was devised when the scooter company was under fire in Santa Monica.
January 10, 2019
Talking Headways Podcast: Urbanism and Architecture
This week we're joined by Kelsey Keith, editor-in-chief at Curbed.
January 4, 2019
DC Metro Opens Door to Bikes During Rush Hour
Bikes will be allowed on the DC Metro, even at rush hour — a long-sought win for local advocates.
January 2, 2019
Elon Musk Promised Public Transit — But Delivered a Private Tunnel for Rich Drivers
Somehow, the Tesla wizard turned underground "pods" into a tunnel for traffic-enraged Angelenos.
December 19, 2018
DEEP DIVE: Are E-Scooters Unsafe At Any Speed?
We don't know for sure yet. Data shows they're more dangerous than bike share — but researchers say that will change as cities adapt and make roads safer.
December 19, 2018
Suffolk’s ‘Sorriest’ Bus Stop Gets Upgrade
It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.
December 14, 2018
Talking Headways Podcast: Walt Disney, City Planner
There's lots to unpack when you think about the impact of Walt Disney.
December 13, 2018
Council Pulls Anti-Safety Cab Bill After Streetsblog Expose
Streetsblog gets action — shining a light on a bad bill that ended up getting rewritten and then withdrawn.
December 10, 2018