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The $125,000 Commute: Not as Uncommon as You’d Think
We know car commuting is expensive, more expensive than is commonly recognized. That’s because every time we get in the car, we’re not presented with a bill for gas, maintenance, insurance, lost productivity, etc.
October 17, 2011
Cyclist Requests Summit With Jerry Brown After Gov Kills Safe Passing Bill
As our California readers can attest, Governor Jerry Brown isn't too popular with cyclists these days -- and for good reason.
October 14, 2011
Lacking Sidewalks, South Fresno Peds Cut Dirt Path Maze Through City
You'd never know it to look at the transportation infrastructure, but many people walk to get around south Fresno. You can tell from the dirt paths they leave behind. Nameless brave souls have cut a passage through the grass next to the town's wide, high-speed arterials, and behind its Walmart.
October 13, 2011
New Jersey Residents: “More Smart Growth, Please”
Highlights from around the Streetsblog Network today:
October 12, 2011
What the Cycling Movement Can Learn From Occupy Wall Street
It emerged almost overnight, gathering strength from a pent-up and widely-held frustration. More than 200 events have been held around the country since Occupy Wall Street began with a few hundred protesters in mid-September. Now more and more events are coming together every day, attracting thousands of participants and a fair share of media attention.
October 11, 2011
Sidewalks Alone Can’t Solve the Suburban Megaschools’ Walking Problem
There may be no more striking symbol of the costs of America's auto-culture than the overweight child who can't walk to school because it's unsafe.
October 11, 2011
Detroit Father Charged With Child Endangerment for Cycling With Sons
In the United States we have an obesity epidemic that is overwhelming our healthcare system and destabilizing the economy.
October 7, 2011
Rick Perry’s Frontier Justice Doesn’t Apply to Those Who Kill Cyclists
What’s the penalty for killing a cyclist on a Texas roadway? Effectively nothing. You can thank Governor Rick Perry for that.
October 6, 2011
No Safe Option for Jersey Teens Killed on Railroad Tracks
Who pays the price for our car-centric transportation system? The short answer is we all do. But no one as much as the elderly, the poor, people with disabilities and children.
October 5, 2011
Blaming the Victim: Specious Complaints About Cyclist Behavior
If you are a cyclist, a cycling advocate or even if you sometimes order sandwiches for bike delivery, you are bound to hear it from time to time: Cyclists don’t obey laws!
October 4, 2011