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Boston Advocates Show How the Law Lets Drivers Get Away With Killing Cyclists
Even when there's clear evidence the driver was in the wrong, unless the driver is drunk or speeding, prosecutors refuse to bring charges.
January 26, 2018
Making Sense of the Leaked Trump Infrastructure Plan
Don't be fooled, it's mostly terrible policy.
January 26, 2018
How Miami Advocates Are Holding Officials Accountable for Transit Performance
Advocates with Transit Alliance Miami are tracking Metrorail's on-time performance. The results aren't pretty.
January 26, 2018
Why Sweden Clears Snow-Covered Walkways Before Roads
It's part of "gender-balanced" policy that reflects the fact that women walk more than men.
January 25, 2018
Talking Headways Podcast: Annual Predictions With Yonah Freemark
This week we’re joined by Yonah Freemark of the Transport Politic for our annual prediction extravaganza.
January 25, 2018
The Racist Dog Whistles in Complaints About Dockless Bike-Share
One commenter on a Georgetown listserv urged people to call the cops on bike-share riders for the offense of biking in the street.
January 24, 2018
What One Mayor Is Learning From Riding the Bus
Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz says he's trying to "start a community conversation about public transit."
January 24, 2018
The ACLU’s Dangerous Windshield Bias
The Iowa chapter of the ACLU has joined a campaign to ban traffic enforcement cameras statewide.
January 24, 2018
Albuquerque’s Fledgling BRT Has Problems, But Don’t Panic
Albuquerque's new "ART" bus rapid transit is experiencing minor "hiccups" that cities should expect when launching a major new transit route.
January 23, 2018
How to Engage With Transit Agencies That Resist Change
Transit agencies often get blamed for things that are beyond their control -- and that can make them defensive.
January 22, 2018