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Millennials Unhappily Stuck in their Parents’ Transportation System
In a new survey, Millennials report fairly high dissatisfaction with driving, but they are mostly without alternatives.
November 13, 2018
Toronto Cleared Cars Off a Major Transit Corridor — And it Worked!
Once the street was closed to cars, about 20,000 additional streetcar riders materialized practically overnight.
November 13, 2018
For a More Walkable City, Enlist the Fire Chief
Rewrite the fire chief’s mandate to optimize public safety, not response times, says Jeff Speck in his new book, "Walkable City Rules."
November 12, 2018
Will Any Infrastructure Bill Be Worth Supporting?
The day after the election a key Democrat promised a big spending package. But will it do more harm than good?
November 12, 2018
Cities are Making Left Turns Safer with ‘Wedges’
Strategically placed bollards and curbs slow drivers and prevent them from "cutting corners," keeping pedestrians safer.
November 9, 2018
Uber and Lyft Carrying More Trips Than Light Rail in Seattle
They are primarily moving folks living in the densest — and best-connected — parts of the county.
November 8, 2018
Election 2018: The Koch Brothers Lost Big in Tampa Last Night
A grassroots-led push for trails, sidewalks and transit funding in Hillsborough County was successful despite opposition backed by the Koch brothers.
November 7, 2018
Amazon’s Choice of Crystal City Powered by Good Transit
Good transit and a highly educated workforce make sense — but couldn't Amazon have spread the wealth instead of picking suburbs where it already has a large presence?
November 6, 2018
Cincinnati Bus Riders Finally Get A Lane of their Own
Cincinnati is piloting a dedicated bus lane on Main Street during rush hour. The move process speedier service to 11,000 riders.
November 5, 2018
America’s Early Bus Rapid Transit Systems Are Working Well
Now 10 years old and older, the performance of the U.S.'s first bus rapid transit systems helps explain why the model has caught fire.
November 5, 2018
