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Talking Headways Podcast: This is Not the TIF You’re Looking For
Here's a podcast about how transit systems add value to communities.
December 6, 2018
It’s Our Annual December Donation Drive (Sorry!)
Every year around this time, we ask you — our loyal readers and fellow livable streets champions — to dig deep and make a small tax-deductible contribution to keep our brilliant team of writers and editors on the job for another year.
December 2, 2018
Schumer: Trump is Playing Games with Gateway Tunnel — The Economic Aorta of New York
Chuck Schumer says the president is using this vital piece of infrastructure as a bargaining chip to get his border wall.
November 29, 2018
The European Answer to School-Drop-Off Chaos
"School Streets" prohibit cars on the roadways surrounding schools. They encourage walking and biking. And they reduce crashes. Why don't we do this here?
November 27, 2018
City Ignores West Side Request for Loading Zones — Putting Parking Over Safety
A Manhattan community board's request for dedicated loading zones along Central Park West and West End Avenue has received silence from the de Blasio administration.
November 27, 2018
Study: Discount Stores, Eateries Pose High Risk to Pedestrians
Planners need to pay special attention to pedestrian safety by discount stores and fast food restaurants, according to new research on crashes.
November 20, 2018
Here’s Why Car Culture Makes the Suburbs So Awful
Despite their growing diversity, suburban dwellers share a dependence on cars that makes them resistant to attempts at urbanization.
November 19, 2018
Portland Will Grow — But Without Adding Cars
Finally! A major American city will remove parking in favor of buses and bikes.
November 16, 2018
Talking Headways Podcast: Verkehrsverbund – A Seamless Journey
It's time to learn what Verkehrsverbund means!
November 15, 2018
Amazon Won Transportation Perks for Its Crystal City HQ2
A High Line-like pedestrian bridge is the highlight of the $28-million transportation incentive deal.
November 14, 2018
