Former Mass Gov. Mike Dukakis: Driving Is For Turkeys
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"Don’t spend any more money on highways," says Mike Dukakis, the former Massachusetts governor and onetime Democratic presidential nominee.
Recent Streetsblog DENVER posts about complete streets
Commentary: Pro-Driver Group Evokes Open Roads — With More Cars?
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A Koch-funded group argues that improving walking, biking and public transportation in Denver will actually increase traffic congestion. And that somehow the opposite, allowing a growing population to cram more cars onto already clogged streets — is the best way to move forward. Here's another vision for the city's streets.
Robot Cars of the Future Can’t Fix Traffic, Pollution, Sprawl
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A new study shows traffic congestion in cities will become significantly worse if autonomous vehicles proliferate.
Memphis is the Most Dangerous Place to Walk
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But progress on pedestrian safety is moving slowly (unlike Bluff City drivers!).
NYC Banished Cars for Buses — Your City Can, Too!
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Some great advice and lessons from TransitCenter Director of Research Steven Higashide, author of "Better Buses, Better Cities: How to Plan, Run, and Win the Fight for Effective Transit."
Open Thread: Where in Denver Do You Want a Pedestrian Mall?
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Where would you like to see a few blocks dedicated to pedestrianism, where "urban strollways" and bikeways could exist without without the threat of car crashes or noise and air pollution?