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Want to Fix Urban Sprawl? Ditch the Cul-de-Sac
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Little-known university research centers could hold the key for transportation solutions
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Divided by Design: Quantifying the damage of our transportation program
Our new report examines the racist roots of our current transportation system. Most importantly, it demonstrates how today’s policies and practices were shaped by...
Delivery Robots Aren’t Ready—When They Could Be Needed Most
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A Coronavirus Silver Lining: Less Driving, Fewer Crashes
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How GM Beat Tesla to the First True Mass-Market Electric Car
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