These U.S. Communities Are Making Safety Progress After Jaywalking Reform
The Black Lives Matter protests and the pandemic have dramatically shifted the terrain around policing. As a result, the last two years have brought about the first serious rethinking of jaywalking laws in a century, challenging a practically universal American rule that dates back to some of the earliest auto industry lobbying campaigns. Here's what happened next.
June 23, 2022
A Hard Right Turn: The Moment the U.S. DOT Abandoned U.S. Walkers
Federal transportation officials have never done much to center the needs of pedestrians in their policies or funding decisions. But in 2012, things took a turn for the even worse.
August 25, 2020
ANGIE SCHMITT: Goodbye, Streetsblog, I Love You
After nine years at Streetsblog, writer Angie Schmitt is moving on.
September 20, 2019
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
Indy Transit Leaping Ahead With New Bus Line
A major leap forward for transit in Indianapolis and the city is celebrating.
September 12, 2019
The Spectacular Benefits of Tactical Urbanism
Better safety. Faster journeys. Higher ridership. A review of 20 temporary, low-cost demonstrations finds huge benefits.
September 11, 2019
Seattle May Try to Replicate Barcelona’s ‘Superblocks’
A City Councilwoman wants to turn a six-block area of Capitol Hill into a low-traffic biking and pedestrian zone.
September 9, 2019
Democrats’ Climate Plans Lack Vision for Urban Transportation
So far, no one has seriously grappled with how to help free Americans from over-dependence on driving.
September 4, 2019
How Our Transport System is Biased Against Women
The world we live in is designed by men — for men. And it continues to endanger women.
August 29, 2019
Bernie’s ‘Green New Deal’: What’s In It For Transit?
The Democratic contender's climate plan calls for $300 billion in new transit funding and $600 billion for high-speed rail. But it's not great on highways.
August 26, 2019
