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Should Cyclists Be Treated Like Pedestrians, Motorists — or Cyclists?
In places where cities accommodate multiple modes of travel, such as the Netherlands, cyclists and their bikes have their own space, just like pedestrians and motorists. This is not nearly as common the U.S., where dedicated infrastructure is scarce and the rules on where cyclists "belong" -- whether they should behave like pedestrians or drivers -- differ from state to state, city to city, or even block to block.
August 15, 2013
“Hyperloop”: Not Quite Shovel-Ready
The "Hyperloop," a conceptual high-speed transport plan from Tesla founder Elon Musk, received attention yesterday from almost every major news outlet.
August 14, 2013
Further Evidence That Road Diets Don’t Hurt Businesses
It seems inevitable that when a new bike lane or road diet is proposed anywhere in the United States, business owners fret that a loss of parking will scare away customers. But as more cities pursue safer streets, more data is helping prove the dire predictions wrong. In fact, in many cases we've seen the opposite: cycling infrastructure seems to actually boost business.
August 13, 2013
Motor Mouth Face-Off: Vote on the Most Cringeworthy Car-Centric Quote
It can be a revealing moment when a public official lets slip with a quote that inadvertently tells you what he really thinks of policies to improve walking, biking, or transit.
August 12, 2013
Automated Traffic Enforcement Paying Off for Chicago
In an effort to improve safety and urban livability, the city of Chicago has been rolling out its first speeding cameras in recent months, exclusively in school zones and near parks. And lo and behold, a lot of people are breaking the law and driving dangerously.
August 12, 2013
Will Montgomery County Fall Into the Zombie Highway Trap?
There ought to be a statute of limitations on highway plans, because chances are, if a transportation project was conceived of at a time when rotary phones were the norm, it is just as outdated.
August 9, 2013
Study: Cyclists Gravitate Toward Streets With Protected Bike Lanes
By now there's not much doubt that protected bike lanes can be a game-changer for cycling in U.S. cities. Making streets feel safe to bike on boosts overall cycling rates, attracting people who otherwise wouldn't even consider cycling. The safety benefits keep accruing as more people on bikes hit the streets, since drivers become more aware of the presence of cyclists and pay closer attention.
August 8, 2013
Finally! Protected Bike Lanes May Get Key Federal Endorsement
Protected bike lanes are pretty much the bee's knees. They make people feel safer riding a bike. They have led to significant increases in cycling and major reductions injuries to all street users.
August 8, 2013
Securing Traffic Crash Data Isn’t a Violation of Privacy
Most cars these days are equipped with an "event data recorder," or EDR -- a device that tracks information like vehicle speed and brake activation, which engineers can use to fine tune safety features.
August 7, 2013
A More Down-to-Earth Plan to Span the Columbia River
Did the Columbia River Crossing highway/bridge megaproject for suburban Portland ever have a chance of becoming reality?
August 6, 2013