An Optimistic Response to Harvey
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As we begin to understand the extent of damage and start picking up the pieces from Harvey's devastation, we need to think of how we should rebuild.
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Why Are Carmakers Allowed to Sell Products That Go Faster Than 100 MPH?
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It's never safe to drive 115 mph on public roadways. Why do we allow companies to sell millions of cars that can reach those speeds or higher?
A Truck Driver Struck Three Black People Walking in Ville Platte, Louisiana. Police Charged the Victims.
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A truck driver struck and injured three young black men walking in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on Tuesday, and the local authorities only want to penalize the victims. Police charged the three men who were struck, filing misdemeanors for not wearing reflective clothing and "obstructing a public passage."
Los Angeles Bus Service Declined as Rail Expanded
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Given the tens of billions of dollars that L.A. will spend on transit over the next few decades, it's all the more important to invest it in ways that will be useful and attract riders. But since 2014, ridership has been dropping.
Too Many State DOTs Are Little More Than Highway Departments
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In the last 50 years, nearly every state agency that used to call itself the "highway department" has changed its name to the "department of transportation" to reflect a change in mission. But in practice, many state DOTs still operate strictly as highway departments.
Shreveport Mayor Votes to Bulldoze a Black Neighborhood to Build a Highway
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Mayor Ollie Taylor sided with economic development consultants, and against the wishes of her constituents living in the Shreveport neighborhood of Allendale.
New Oregon Law Aims to Shed Light on Police Bias in Traffic Stops
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You can't end discrimination in traffic stops if you don't know how bad the problem is, but only a handful of states collect comprehensive racial data on traffic enforcement. Now you can add one more to the list.
In Case There Was Any Doubt, Trump’s Infrastructure “Plan” Going Nowhere
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The fact that any momentum for Trump's infrastructure plan has completely dissipated is good news for cities and the climate. All signs were pointing to a sprawl-inducing disaster.
Confronting Male Dominance in the Urban Planning Debate
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How can we make more space for women's voices in the urban transportation sphere?
What Bike Planners Are Missing When They Design Projects in Black and Latino Neighborhoods
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If your local police force has a reputation for harassing people who look like you, and your neighborhood gets a new bike lane, would that infrastructure be enough to make you feel comfortable riding?
The Woman Who Led a Highway Revolt in Dallas — and Won
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This week, Dallas City Council voted to kill the $1.7 billion Trinity Toll Road project. Angela Hunt had been fighting for that outcome for 11 years.
Send Us Your Nominations for America’s Sorriest Bus Stop
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We need your help to fill out the field of bus stops that will compete for nationwide ridicule (and with it, a kick in the pants for local streets and transit agencies who are responsible).