Angie Schmitt
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Northeast States May ‘Cap and Trade’ Transport Emissions
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Funding from a proposed "cap and invest" program for the northeast could create money for bike lanes and transit-oriented development.
The $2T Infrastructure Plan May Worsen Climate Change
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The $2-trillion for infrastructure plan announced Tuesday by President Trump and leading Democrats represents an enormous boost in transportation spending that could set the U.S. on a path to fossil fuel independence, but will more likely lock some of our unsustainable patterns into place for a generation. The details are still sketchy, making it hard to […]
Atlanta May Convert Main Drag into a Dutch ‘Woonerf’ Shared Space
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A "shared street" — a concept imported from Europe — does away with curbs and gives pedestrians the priority. Atlanta is considering the design for its famous Peachtree Street.
Paying Uber and Lyft Drivers More Benefits Everyone
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Thanks to NYC's new $17.22 minimum wage, Uber and Lyft are limiting the number of new drivers — a move that could help reduce congestion.
How to Make Transit More Competitive in the Suburbs
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New research shows managed highway lanes + park and rides can make a big difference for suburbanites when it comes to transit access.
Cyclists Take Over D.C. Streets to Demand Safety
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The "Rally for Streets that Don't Kill People" comes one week after the death of well-known bike activist Dave Solavesh, who was killed by the driver of a stolen van on a street without a protected bike lane.
Vancouver Unveils North America’s Boldest Climate Action Plan
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The city's plans to put U.S. regions to shame, calling for 90 percent of residents to be in walking distance of "daily needs."
Phoenix Will Continue to Let People to Die in the Streets
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Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.
Your Parking Madness 2019 Champion: Providence
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The Rhode Island capital reclaimed most of its downtown from cars, earning the coveted golden trophy.
Syracuse Will Tear Down a Highway in and Replace With a Walkable Street Grid
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New York State says it will tear down an elevated highway in Syracuse and replace it with a walkable street grid.
D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets
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Before he was killed on an unprotected street on Friday, Dave Salovesh warned that D.C. needed to do more to protect cyclists.
Seattle Study: Pedestrians Linger on Sidewalks, But Rarely Sit Down
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Pedestrians spend a surprising amount of time lingering in public space, whether talking, waiting for the bus or eating.