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Talking Headways Podcast: Less Congestion After Ride Hailing Cessation

What happens when disruption disrupts the disruptor? Guest Matthew Tarduno compares congestion and economic impacts of Uber and Lyft before and after the cessation of service in Austin, Texas.

February 25, 2021

Talking Headways Podcast: Less Congestion After Ride Hailing Cessation

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COVID-19 Cuts Car Crashes — But What About Crash Rates?

This silver lining is tarnished: The number of car crashes is plummeting, but the rate of car crashes is actually up in many cities — as are the injury and fatality rates for both drivers and vulnerable users.

April 9, 2020

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Bird Hatches an Electric Moped — and Big Questions

The shared scooter/bike giant is adding a new vehicle to its fleet, starting with Austin.

March 6, 2020

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Op-Ed: A $7.5B Boondoggle Advances in Austin

Austin just approved funding to expand its most notorious highway. It's bad news for public safety — and for their municipal budget.

March 2, 2020

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Pedestrians Deaths On Freeways is On The Rise

More Americans have been dying on high-speed roads because cities and states haven't built proper infrastructure to help people cross safely, a new study shows.

December 20, 2019