How — and Why — To Start a Neighborhood E-Bike Library
American advocates are loaning out e-bikes to their neighbors — and creating flocks of new riders.
‘Transit Hardship’: Report Shows Why Fair Fares Must Be Expanded to More Workers
A new report on transit fares has found that more than one-in-five moderate-income residents is “affordability hardship.”
How Much Longer For California’s Statewide E-bike Incentive?
Progress has been glacial, and answers to requests for information have been vague.
This week's headlines
Monday’s Headlines Drink Your Milkshake
How does a president end wasteful subsidies for the highly profitable fossil fuel industry? Many have tried, but none have succeeded, including Joe Biden.
Friday’s Headlines, Land Ho!
Transit agencies own a bunch of land, and some say they should sell it for housing to create more ridership.
Thursday’s Headlines Are on Candid Camera
More cities are using a proven, effective method of catching speeders — cameras — but at the same time cities are now shying away from automated red-light enforcement.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are In the Money
Lots of news about federal grants and the Biden administration's proposed spending on transit in next year's budget.
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How Cities Get Free Bike and Bus Upgrades from Developers
L.A. City could shift current resources that today go to widening streets — and instead upgrade sidewalks, bus stops, and bike lanes — especially when new development pays for it.
Drowsy Driving Deaths May Be 10x More Frequent Than Official Stats Show
Why are so many Americans driving tired — and what will it take to get them to wake up or choose another mode?
Peter Flax: ‘Cyclist Strength Comes from Unity’
The writer's new book, "Live to Ride: Finding Joy and Meaning on a Bicycle," is a broad look at bike riding with one common theme: we must come together.
Bridging Bicycle Promotion and Emergency Response
Some advice from the Dutch on dealing with fire department concerns about bike lanes.
Tuesday’s Headlines Breathe Easy
Reduced pollution in low-traffic London neighborhoods is resulting in health benefits worth the equivalent of $6,000 per person.
The Brake Podcast: How Many People Does Car Culture Kill, Exactly?
One in 32 people around the world die from car crashes, car-related air pollution, and car-related lead exposure every year. But even the astonishing number doesn't tell the whole story.
Letter from Minneapolis: The Legacy of Highway Construction
Highways were convenient tools to rid the cities of perceived social ills, a mindset deeply embedded in white supremacy. Here's how it played out in two neighborhoods.
Find Out How Much Your State Would Benefit From Cutting Car Travel
A new calculator demonstrates the power of VMT reduction in just a few clicks — and helps advocates fight for policies to make it possible.
Business Is Booming for Monday’s Headlines
Business owners often fret when a bike lane is installed nearby, especially if it involves removing parking. But they shouldn't.
Friday’s Headlines Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated
Want more people to bike and fewer people to drive? Give cyclists protected bike lanes.