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Steal This Idea: Cincinnati Hires In-House Crew To Build Pedestrian Infrastructure

By Kea Wilson | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

In what could be a model for cities across America, Cincinnati is creating an in-house team to build safer streets for people who walk and roll, and vaulting over one of the most common roadblocks to saving vulnerable road users lives.

Opinion: Fully EV Car Share is Crucial for Lowering Emissions and Congestion

By Stephen Mushegan | Jan 5, 2023 | No Comments

Combining the carsharing model with electric vehicles and public charging can provide New Yorkers with an affordable and sustainable transportation option when personal car trips are necessary.

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Four Ways Automotive Regulators Could Save Pedestrian Lives

By Kea Wilson | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

America's top regulatory agency is failing its mandate to “keep people safe on America’s roadways” — and to truly accomplish it, they need to fundamentally change the way they operate.

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Opinion: Making The Bus An Easier Choice

By Arian Horbovetz | Jan 4, 2023 | No Comments

Whether you choose to ride a bus or you rely on the bus, removal of the barriers to practical and comfortable access to public transit will always increase ridership. Make the choice easier and people will choose it more often.

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Check out These New Year’s Resolutions for Sustainable Transportation Advocates

By Streetsblog | Jan 3, 2023 | No Comments

As we open on 2023, here are ten ideas for sustainable-transportation-centered resolutions that we think can make a meaningful difference in U.S. communities — and some are inspired by you.

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Why All Americans Must Take Notice of This BRT Success

By Nathaniel Cline | Dec 30, 2022 | No Comments

Richmond’s Pulse has become one of the most successful bus rapid transit services in the country. Here's why we need to pay attention.

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The National Streetsies: Meet Some Transportation Superheroes

By Streetsblog | Dec 30, 2022 | No Comments

Without further ado, let's end the 2022 Streetsies by celebrating just a few of the transportation heroes who made us proud this year — and inspired us to be even better advocates in 2023.

Eric Adams in 2022: Big Words, Lots of Swagger, Modest Accomplishments — An Analysis

By Dave Colon | Dec 29, 2022 | No Comments

To paraphrase one of Mayor Adams's popular predecessors, how's he doin'?

Citi Bike Raises Fees as Advocates Urge Mayor Adams to Keep His Promise of Public Funding

By Gersh Kuntzman | Dec 29, 2022 | No Comments

Citi Bike told its 215,000 members the bad news: Annual memberships will rise to $205 from the current $185. And electric bikes will cost 17 cents per minute instead of 15 cents per minute.

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The National Streetsies: The Biggest Bummers from Around the Country

By Streetsblog | Dec 29, 2022 | No Comments

A lot of great things happened in the movement to end car dependency in 2022, but we'd be lying if we said it was all sunshine and roses. For a little year-end catharsis, let's take a look back at the biggest bummers of the year.

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The National Streetsies: The Biggest Citizen-Led Victories

By Streetsblog | Dec 28, 2022 | No Comments

A lot of the most exciting developments on U.S. streets in 2022 didn't originate in the halls of government. Today, we're looking at projects from everyday people that made a big difference — and might inspire a few New Year's resolutions in 2023.

FACT CHECK: Many More Children Die from Road Violence than Gun Violence

By Charles Komanoff | Dec 28, 2022 | No Comments

KOMANOFF: Even with the awful 2020 spike in firearm deaths of U.S. youths, more than twice as many pre-teen children die from traffic violence as from gun violence.

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