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Duke Climate Scientist Criticizes the University’s Light Rail Obstructionism
Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.
February 28, 2019
Miami Hosted ‘Safe Streets Summit’ — Yet Hasn’t Fixed Its Unsafe Streets
More people are killed in Miami-Dade every year by car crashes than murdered. Biscayne Boulevard helps explain why.
February 26, 2019
Parking? Lots! Car Spaces Would Comprise 10% of Phoenix
There are three parking spaces for every man woman and child in metro Phoenix. Or about 4.5 for every car.
February 25, 2019
Oregon Bill Would Increase Density Near Transit
Cities would no longer be able to legally forbid high-density housing by frequent transit under bill introduced by Oregon's Senate President.
February 22, 2019
Proposal for No-Speed-Limit Highway Widening Is Partisan Trolling
In an interview with Road and Track Magazine, Moorlach unabashedly reveals that he has no idea if speed limits have anything to do with crash rates or pollution--but it sounds good
February 22, 2019
States May Forfeit $1 Billion in Biking and Walking Funding
States will forfeit a combined $1 billion in biking and walking funds if they don't get their acts together by September.
February 21, 2019
Trump Wants California’s High-Speed Rail Money
A legal fight is likely tp follow FRA's unprecedented and highly political effort to rescind $3.5 billion from the project.
February 20, 2019
Native American Pedestrians Have Highest Death Rate
The roads around reservations are dangerous and offer little accommodation for those on foot. But many native people rely on walking for transportation.
February 20, 2019
A CA Bill Would Double the Size of Highways 5 and 99, and Remove Speed Limits
Moorlach wants to double the size of Highways 5 and 99 and remove speed limits. That will solve congestion, he says, and even--wait for it--reduce greenhouse gas emissions!
February 19, 2019
Meet the Cincinnati Wheelchair User Struck Three Times by Drivers
Neil Kelly has been hit by two SUVs and a van in just 10 months. He tells Streetsblog about his struggle to stay safe in a wheelchair in the Queen City.
February 19, 2019