COVID-19 Outdoor Dining Already Squeezing Walkers
Too many temporary permits let restaurants take sidewalk space without accommodating pedestrians.
May 22, 2020
Trump Under Fire For Sacking US DOT Watchdog
President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.
May 20, 2020
POST-COVID: Safety Isn’t Only About Infrastructure
It's not too late for cities to prevent a total carmageddon as their COVID-19 lockdowns ease — and they need to think beyond simple infrastructure to get it done.
May 20, 2020
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
May 19, 2020
STUDY: Many Transportation Pros Wrongly Think ‘Distracted Walking’ Kills
But you know what *does* kill? Distracted driving.
May 14, 2020
Don’t Bring Back Cash for Clunkers Because of COVID-19
"Cash for Clunkers" was a clunker of a policy. Let's not repeat that mistake.
May 13, 2020
We Can’t Afford a Repeat of the 2009 Auto Bailout
Three members of Congress are pushing the feds to provide financial relief to automakers during COVID-19. That didn't go so well 11 years ago.
May 12, 2020
Lime Just Became the Biggest Micromobility Company in the World
Let's unpack last week's Uber-Lime deal. It's not as weird as it sounds.
May 12, 2020
Speeding Isn’t the Only Dangerous Driving Behavior On the Rise During COVID-19
New data suggests that drivers aren't just speeding up on our empty roads — they're also braking harder, scrolling cell phones longer, and crashing more.
May 7, 2020
The Problem With Just Giving Streets to Restaurants
Let's get creative with the 70 percent of public space dedicated to storing and moving cars. There are a ton of extraordinary things the public can do with that valuable real estate.
May 5, 2020
