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Elon Musk Is Wrong. The Only Way to Save City Transport Is to Share Large Vehicles With Other People.
One man's genius can't change the geometric facts of cities.
December 15, 2017
Surprise! Elon Musk Is Revolted By Transit
The worst part is rubbing elbows with scary commoners, the Tesla mogul said.
December 15, 2017
Send in Your Nominations for the Best Urban Street Transformation of 2017
Did your city complete a great project this year that carved out street space for bus riders or cyclists or pedestrians - or better yet, all three?
December 14, 2017
Talking Headways Podcast: Transatlantic Part 2 — London
This week I chat again with Jonn Ellege of CityMetric (catch up on part one, if you haven't listened yet). This time it’s my turn to interview and we cover a lot of ground. We talk about major London transit projects including Crossrail and high speed rail, how Transport for London is regulating Uber, what’s happening to the buses on Oxford Street, and more.
December 14, 2017
Hartford Eliminates Parking Minimums Citywide
The Connecticut capital is getting rid of parking minimums citywide, the second major American city to do so in the past 12 months.
December 13, 2017
Boston Tests Faster Bus Service Simply By Laying Out Orange Cones
Bus riders got a dramatically faster ride thanks to a one-day pilot.
December 13, 2017
Austin Orders Up a Street That Puts Transit, Biking, and Walking First
Austin plans to overhaul one of its busiest streets with bus lanes, protected bike lanes, and wider sidewalks.
December 12, 2017
After Harvey, Houston Leaders Look to Rebuild Around Transit
The recovery effort needs to ensure that Houston will be better prepared for future extreme weather events.
December 11, 2017
Why Business Is Leading the Charge for Des Moines’ $33M Street Overhaul
The City Council of Des Moines has approved one of the biggest downtown street transformations the United States has seen in years
December 8, 2017
3 Policy Fixes That Could Dramatically Reduce Transportation Emissions
Changing tailpipe emissions is just one avenue to reduce carbon from transportation. Changing the amount people drive is another - and it can have a powerful effect.
December 8, 2017
