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Putting the Price of California HSR in Perspective
The American transportation industry collectively raised its eyebrows this week when the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its revised business plan.
November 3, 2011
Fifteen Is Serene: DC Considers 15 MPH Speed Limits
Here's what's happening around the Streetsblog Network today:
November 2, 2011
Is City Living the Secret to Happiness?
The secret to happiness -- it's a question that has occupied mankind since ancient times. You have all the usual theories: money, status, spiritual fulfillment, a really cool bike.
November 1, 2011
AP: GOP Attacks on Transportation Enhancements Are “Tall Tales”
A handful of Republican Senators really have a knack for rooting out waste in our transportation system -- but only the kind of "waste" that is imaginary.
October 31, 2011
Memo to Rand Paul: Want Bridges in Better Shape? Invest in Cycling
Forget that it represents a tiny fraction of the transportation budget. Or that it improves health and safety. The major source of federal funding for better bicycling and walking -- Transportation Enhancements -- is the program Republican senators love to hate.
October 28, 2011
The Power of Blogs and Social Media in Transportation Policy
Bike bloggers got a nice win when GM pulled an ad mocking cyclists a few weeks ago.
October 27, 2011
The Surprising Psychology of Driver Interaction With Cyclists
Pop quiz. Do you wear a helmet when you ride? Spandex or normal clothes? Are you female or male?
October 26, 2011
Seattle Drivers Cause Most Crashes, But Seattle Cops Increasingly Cite Peds
You've heard the complaints. People walk and use cell phones at the same time. They jaywalk. If you're on foot, you're a danger to yourself and drivers by virtue of your own carelessness.
October 25, 2011
Look Out Below: One in Nine Bridges Structurally Deficient, Reports T4A
Transportation for America came out with a new report yesterday on the state of America's bridges [PDF] -- and the news isn't good.
October 20, 2011