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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

Car Dependence

SBD in the Colorado Sun: Want to Solve the Climate Crisis? Stop Widening Roads

To honor this second Global Climate Strike today, Gov. Jared Polis and Mayor Michael Hancock must commit to stop building new roads and expanding the ones we have.

September 20, 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

Cars

Front Range Cars Release 15 Million Tons of Carbon per Year. Here’s How to Visualize All of It — and Yours

Greenhouse gas emissions are often discussed in terms of their weight in tons. You might have a tough time picturing all of that gas hanging out in the sky. But climate cubes can give you an idea of your car's emissions — and those of all the cars along Colorado's Front Range.

September 19, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Electric Cars

Commentary: Federal Transportation Policy Is Undermining Progress on Climate

Democrats and Republicans remain deeply committed to antiquated policy that undermines any action we take on climate change: spending billions to build new highways, encouraging more and more driving.

September 17, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Arizona

Arizona Defends Deadly Highway Instead of Fixing It

An Arizona highway has been rated one of the most dangerous roads in the country — but local officials are more upset at the bad press than the deadly roadway!

September 16, 2019

B-Cycle

Denver Bike Sharing Program Launches Electric Bike Pilot Today

B-cycle, Denver’s bike sharing nonprofit, rolled out nine new electric bicycles for testing today at Union Station.

September 16, 2019

Streetsblog USA |Bicycling

France Will Subsidize E-Bike Buyers — But U.S. Won’t

In the U.S., federal tax breaks that can knock up to $7,500 off the cost of a new electric vehicle have been available to car drivers for years, but those hoping to upgrade their old 10-speed to an e-bike have always had to pay full boat.

September 16, 2019

biking

Denver Police Hire 9 Officers to Boost Safety by Enforcing Traffic Laws

This morning Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen stood before a row of motorcycle cops to announce that nine new officers will beef up the city's traffic enforcement efforts. The move aims to cut the city's road deaths, which is increasing dramatically.

September 13, 2019

Streetsblog USA |congestion

New Labor Rules for Uber and Lyft Should Help Cities

A new California law making Uber and Lyft treat drivers as employees would have transportation benefits, too.

September 13, 2019

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