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T4A: One in Nine American Bridges Structurally Deficient

By Angie Schmitt | Jun 20, 2013 | No Comments

There’s a new report out on the state of America’s bridges, and with it a new raft of disturbing statistics. Nearly one in nine, or 11 percent, are structurally deficient — meaning a bridge inspector has rated a major component of the structure to be in poor condition. The average age of a bridge in the […]

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AAA: Hands-Free Devices Don’t Solve Distracted Driving Dangers

By Tanya Snyder | Jun 17, 2013 | No Comments

Distracted driving killed 3,331 people on American streets in 2011, yet car manufacturers continue to outdo each other to add more infotainment distractions in their vehicles. These systems are expected to increase five-fold by 2018, according to AAA. Carmakers seek to show their commitment to safety by making their distractions – onboard dinner reservation apps […]

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In California Cities, Drivers Want More Bike Lanes. Here’s Why.

By Tanya Snyder | Jun 13, 2013 | No Comments

Whenever street space is allocated for bicycling, someone will inevitably level the accusation that the city is waging a “war on cars.” But it turns out the people in those cars want separate space for bicycles too, according to surveys conducted in two major California metropolitan areas. Bike lanes make everyone feel safer — even […]

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Where’s the National Business Voice for Transit?

By Tanya Snyder | May 30, 2013 | No Comments

At the local level, business has been a key force in cementing transit victories. But at a national level, the business voice has been largely absent from heated, high-stakes debates about transit. With a new report called “Bosses For Buses,” Good Jobs First investigates the disparity between local- and national-level organizing efforts by employers. In […]

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Cyclists of Color: Invisible No More

By Tanya Snyder | May 29, 2013 | No Comments

Let’s get one thing clear: People of color ride bikes. They commute to work on bikes. They ride for pleasure. It saves them money and time, and it keeps them healthy. But they may not show up at the Tweed Ride or the city council hearing on bicycle infrastructure. And cycling is still a divisive […]

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Taxes Too High? Try Building Walkable, Mixed-Use Development

By Angie Schmitt | May 21, 2013 | No Comments

Smart growth could increase Fresno’s tax revenue by 45 percent per acre. In Champaign, Illinois, it could save 23 percent per year on city services. Study after study has demonstrated: Walkable, mixed-use development is a much better deal for municipalities than car-oriented suburban development. Smart Growth America recently conducted an analysis of research examining the impact […]

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