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States are Losing Millions in Biking and Walking Funds
Hundreds of million of federal cash that could have built thousands of miles of sidewalks and bike lanes has been forfeited or used for highways.
September 6, 2018
Kids Head Back to School — And Parents Return to Their Killing Machines
Cell phone data shows drivers around schools are texting and speeding at an alarming rate.
September 5, 2018
What American Cities Can Learn From Seoul’s 2004 Bus Redesign
Simpler bus routes and dedicated lanes produced an overnight ridership increase of 14 percent.
September 4, 2018
The Best Tool for Reducing Traffic Deaths? More Transit!
There's a clear relationship between transit use and reduced traffic deaths. So why do federal safety efforts ignore it?
August 29, 2018
Study: Lowering the Speed Limit … Works To Reduce Speeding
After Boston lowered its speed limit from 30 to 25 mph, the number of drivers exceeding 35 mph dropped 29 percent, according to a new study.
August 29, 2018
“Sorry Bus Stop” Contest’s Last Elite Eight Matchup: Beverly Hills vs. Vancouver
The last spot in the Final Four of Streetsblog's annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest is up for grabs today as we pair up two West Coast heavy hitters.
August 28, 2018
ABC News in D.C. Calls Dead Pedestrians “Lazy”
Appalling lack of sensitivity from the media on the subject of pedestrian deaths continues.
August 28, 2018
Aspen Experiments With Paying People Not to Drive Downtown
Drivers who shift to transit, biking or carpooling will earn points that can be cashed out at local businesses.
August 28, 2018
America’s Car Culture is Literally Shortening Your Life: Study
Opioids have gotten the most blame when it comes to the U.S.'s disturbing recent reversal on life expectancy. But traffic deaths are a notable factor as well.
August 24, 2018
The Elite Eight of Sorry Bus Stops: Cincinnati vs. McKees Rocks
Only the most humiliating and dangerous bus stops are still standing in Streetsblog's annual "Sorriest Bus Stop" tournament.
August 23, 2018
