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City in New York Makes it Illegal to Block Bicycle Lanes

Surprisingly, there was nothing on the books to stop the dangerous practice. Now, police will be able to issue a ticket for it.

September 24, 2019

City in New York Makes it Illegal to Block Bicycle Lanes

Streetsblog USA |Car Dependence

Manifesto Promotes ‘Ethics, Equity, and Empathy’

A design firm publishes a new 'credo' for engineers, policymakers, and planners.

September 24, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Anchorage

The Small-City Vision Zero Challenge

Smaller cities with limited budgets present particular traffic-safety problems. Here's how some transportation planners managed the issues.

September 24, 2019

Climate Change

Everyone Must Watch This Video: Greta Thunberg Addresses UN

Today Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old climate activist castigated world leaders for offering incremental commitments to address a crisis that could have catastrophic consequences for her generation. We ask our readers to watch the video.

September 23, 2019

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California Governor Orders State Transportation Budget to Align With Climate Climate Goals

California State Transportation Agency ordered to direct investments towards decreasing fuel consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

September 23, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Aggressive Driving

Media Watch: Local Papers Love Drivers

An editorial board in a Missouri town warns that “impatient teens” are going to get themselves killed — by drivers who apparently have the right of way — if something isn’t done to solve the drop-off and pick-up problem at a local high school. Another in Oregon questions whether city buses should be allowed to control […]

September 23, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Aggressive Driving

Pence Commits Vehicular Home-Cide

The Vice President enraged Michigan residents by driving his eight-car motorcade through car-free Mackinac Island Saturday.

September 23, 2019

Streetsblog USA |safety

ANGIE SCHMITT: Goodbye, Streetsblog, I Love You

After nine years at Streetsblog, writer Angie Schmitt is moving on.

September 19, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Aggressive Driving

Car-Free Zones Eyed in SF, Elsewhere

A string of pedestrian injuries and deaths in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district has spurred city leaders to demand a ban on cars in some densely populated neighborhoods — the latest in a nascent and long-overdue move by activists nationwide to get reckless drivers off at least a tiny handful of city streets. San Francisco Supervisor […]

September 18, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Auto Makers

Five Ways Trump Is Wrong On California Emissions

The Trump administration revoked a waiver allowing California to set higher automobile emissions standards than the federal government. It's a bad idea.

September 17, 2019

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