Angie Schmitt
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D.C. Bill Would Make Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory
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And that's just the start. It would also allow regular citizens to help enforce bike-lane parkers and ban right turn on red, among other things.
Amster-Damn! European City Leads on Banning Ban Gas-Powered Cars
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By 2030, the city plans to ban all gas-powered cars from the city limits. The city will begin phasing them out next year.
N’east States May ‘Cap and Trade’ Transport Emissions
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Funding from a proposed "cap and invest" program for the northeast could create money for bike lanes and transit-oriented development.
Federal E-Scooter Safety Report Raises Serious Concerns
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A new CDC study raises some concerns. But we still don't know really how injury rates compare to other modes.
The $2T Infrastructure Plan May Worsen Climate Change
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Without strong leadership, $2 trillion infrastructure bill could lock-in high, climate threatening transportation emissions.
Paying Uber and Lyft Drivers More Benefits Everyone
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Thanks to NYC's new $17.22 minimum wage, Uber and Lyft are limiting the number of new drivers — a move that could help reduce congestion.
How to Make Transit More Competitive in the Suburbs
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New research shows managed highway lanes + park and rides can make a big difference for suburbanites when it comes to transit access.
Cyclists Are Using Red Cups to Protest Unsafe Bike Lanes
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How easy would it be to add some bollards to your neighborhood bike lane? A national demonstration aims to point that out.
Vancouver Unveils North America’s Boldest Climate Action Plan
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The city's plans to put U.S. regions to shame, calling for 90 percent of residents to be in walking distance of "daily needs."
Phoenix Will Continue to Let People Die in the Streets
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Almost 100 pedestrians are getting killed annually in Phoenix. But City Council just voted against doing anything about it.
Your Parking Madness 2019 Champion: Providence
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The Rhode Island capital reclaimed most of its downtown from cars, earning the coveted golden trophy.
D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets
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D.C. bike advocate Dave Salovesh wrote: "Vision Zero would say, approximately, 'people make mistakes, but nobody has to die from that.'"