Aaron Short
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Report: Federal Highway Aid Is Rigged
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The Eno Center argues that the federal government should value safety and the environment when doling out billions in highway funds to states.
POST-MORTEM: Car2Go is Car2Gone in 5 Cities
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The largest car-sharing company in the world is withdrawing from five North American cities after being squeezed at both ends of a volatile economy that has given passengers a multitude of options to motor around their cities.
Taxi Spending Surges While Transit Stays Flat
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Americans spent four times as much money on Uber and Lyft trips last year as they did in 2013. This is a crisis.
Commuter Rail’s Potential Is Untapped
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Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia have suburban rail systems that serve only 2 to 6 percent of commuters — but better and more-frequent service could appeal to people who are currently forced to use a car.
Climate Protests Stop D.C. Traffic Dead
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The goal was to reminded drivers of the ravaging effects their car dependency has on life on this planet.
Car-Free Zones Eyed in SF, Elsewhere
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After a spate of pedestrian deaths, San Francisco leaders are considering restricting cars from some residential neighborhoods.
Five Ways Trump Is Wrong on California Emissions
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The Trump administration revoked a waiver allowing California to set higher automobile emissions standards than the federal government. It's a bad idea.
Uber Slams Brakes on Bike Share Expansion
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Uber is removing its fleet of electric bikes from Atlanta and San Diego this month as the company struggled with increased regulations on transportation devices in urban areas and staggering losses.
City Officials Seek to Mold the Future of Driverless Cars
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Using autonomous vehicles as a chance to shape streets for people.
Late Night Workers Could Save Big With 24-Hour Transit
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Limited options force the most vulnerable employees to rely on cars, pushing up their transportation costs, a study finds.
Traffic Study Comes Under Fire for Being Too ‘Pro-Car’
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Critics say the latest Urban Mobility Report ignores the new realities of multi-modal transport.
‘Pedestrian-Friendly’ Portland Is Crossing Out Its Crosswalks
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Traffic officials are installing 'no crossing' signs at intersections. Are they protecting pedestrians — or privileging cars over people?