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Electric buses have struggled to gain a foothold in the U.S. because their batteries aren't strong enough to travel on our sprawling roads. The answer, according to one company: build mini power-plants along the route.

If city planners really do start walking or biking to work, that's better for the rest of us.

The California senator isn't a flawless street safety advocate, but some of her history is making transportation advocates hopeful.

The Madrid Model of "slow" lanes in the middle of roads could rival the Scandinavian model of protected lanes that separate cyclists from traffic altogether — if Americans will have it.

When we allow car-focused infrastructure to strangle urban parklands, we endanger vulnerable lives in more ways than one.

With one simple image, the German auto manufacturer ignited a firestorm — in more ways than one.

A new start-up is betting on yes — but some advocates have questions about equity.

If you've ever noticed that disinvested, predominantly Black neighborhoods just *feel* hotter than the tree-lined blocks of predominantly white communities...well, it's not just your imagination.

Leslie Kern’s “Feminist City” asks us to look around. Does our environment support the daily activities, care work, and needs of women? This recently published book intermixes Kern’s personal stories, real-world examples, and research to expose how our cities, neighborhoods, and transportation decisions make childcare, household activities, and safety challenging for women. “Feminist City” balances […]