Streets are for people in theory, but why not in practice?
Streets have always been a community gathering place since the beginning of civilizations. But why do we continue to elevate the car over people?...
We’re living in an arterial world
Photo by Richard RisembergThe 99% Invisible podcast discussed the Netflix show Old Enough, where Japanese children run their first errands, explaining how street design...
Your questions about the Reconnecting Communities Program, answered
The Reconnecting Communities Program is a new funding opportunity passed under the 2021 infrastructure law, and there’s a lot to learn about what it...
Reconnecting Communities: Initiating restorative transportation justice
Much of the work of smart transportation focuses on playing defense against divisive infrastructure projects that would make travel more difficult. Now, communities and...
Cycling’s Gender Gap: Breaking The Cycle of Inequality
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Ensuring Access for All Persons with Disabilities
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When gas prices rise, choice matters
High gas prices put pressure on many Americans’ finances. Unfortunately, the cost of gas depends on a variety of factors, and there’s no silver...
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California is hanging transit out to dry
California’s transit agencies are bracing for a fiscal cliff, a real threat facing communities nationwide. If left unresolved, it could lead to drastically reduced...
How Minnesota set a national example in climate legislation
Flickr photo by Larry Syverson
Minnesota made waves last week by passing a landmark transportation spending bill that will fund transit expansions and passenger rail...
How This Historic City Is Transforming Its Motorists Into Cyclists #WorldBicycleDay
This World Bicycle Day, it is important to share and explore lessons from a city that is making tangible efforts to make cycling safe,...
How four mayors from the Deep South are leading the expansion of national passenger...
The mayors of Monroe, Ruston, and Shreveport, Louisiana, have joined forces with the mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi to fight for new Amtrak service through...
