State Policy
Remember the Crosstown? Here’s the story of Chicago’s successful 1970s freeway revolt
July 11, 2021
Commentary: How a new emphasis on safer streets could drive big change in Colorado
Colorado's wowntowns, main streets, and the urban arterials that have become so many of our main streets should be vibrant community centers, but people need to feel safe accessing them, no matter how they get there.
May 4, 2021
We Must Act Now to Prevent a Post-COVID Spike in Driving
April 29, 2020
Local Leaders Can Fight Climate Change Right Now
You don't have to wait for a more planet-friendly administration in Washington if you want to curb transportation-related emissions. Here's how.
February 12, 2020
RTD in Crisis Part 3: Here’s How to Fix RTD
Poor management must be overcome. Inadequate funding needs to be addressed. And disinterested elected officials should be engaged. But RTD's problems have deeper roots.
January 15, 2020
RTD in Crisis Part 2: A Failure of Leadership
A failure of leadership caused the current crisis at the Regional Transportation District. Gov. Polis, members of the Colorado General Assembly and RTD's board of directors are to blame.
January 14, 2020
Why Are Cops Handcuffing Churro Vendors in Transit Stations?
Americans are waking up to the fact that police are unnecessarily harassing people of color for minor violations on public transit and demanding that cops back off.
November 12, 2019
Memphis is the Most Dangerous Place to Walk
But progress on pedestrian safety is moving slowly (unlike Bluff City drivers!).
October 28, 2019
