Peter Defazio, the new chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, talks bikes, pedestrians and transit — and getting us off fossil fuel.

New rules would limit speeds on sidewalks to six miles per hour and 15 miles per hour on the street, with penalties ranging from a $20 ticket to a misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.

It's the latest look at declining ridership — and why it's happening.

Media tropes emphasize the victim's behavior when a driver hits a pedestrian or cyclist rather than systemic causes, a new study finds.

The contribution scheme was devised when the scooter company was under fire in Santa Monica.

Bikes will be allowed on the DC Metro, even at rush hour — a long-sought win for local advocates.

Somehow, the Tesla wizard turned underground "pods" into a tunnel for traffic-enraged Angelenos.

We don't know for sure yet. Data shows they're more dangerous than bike share — but researchers say that will change as cities adapt and make roads safer.

It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.

Chuck Schumer says the president is using this vital piece of infrastructure as a bargaining chip to get his border wall.

"School Streets" prohibit cars on the roadways surrounding schools. They encourage walking and biking. And they reduce crashes. Why don't we do this here?

Planners need to pay special attention to pedestrian safety by discount stores and fast food restaurants, according to new research on crashes.