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Entrepreneurial transit: George Washington’s bus
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Stranded in our own communities: Transit deserts make it hard for people to find...
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Laggard on the lake: Toronto’s mayor tries to improve transport
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Bob Crow: Union man
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Unused £321m trapped on dormant Oyster cards – and time may be running out...
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Why trackless trams are ready to replace light rail
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Sharing a lift: Carpooling uber alles
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Congressional briefing emphasizes electrification and public transit to meet climate goals
54 years since the first Earth Day, the US is still focusing on highway expansion. In light of increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, due...
There’s a climate cost to America’s freeways, and it’s not paid equally.
The environmental impacts of the Interstate Highway System continue to harm communities of color through health hazards, pollution, and displacement.
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The sprawling roadway network...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
How Indonesian Cities Are Prioritizing Inclusive Public Transport
The lack of holistic data on how marginalized and differently-abled groups move in major cities is often a barrier to developing more inclusive urban...
