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D.C. Shows What To Do When Your Vision Zero Plan Is Failing

The nation’s capital is finally putting some teeth into its failing Vision Zero initiative. With fatalities so far this year exceeding all of last year’s road deaths, the Washington, D.C. City Council last week passed the Vision Zero…

Why these blue-wheeled bikes are taking Europe by storm

The micromobility boom that’s flooded cities around the world with bike-share systems, e-bikes, and scooters has so far primarily offered mobility on demand. Step out of a downtown building or subway station, and an array of branded mobility…

Service resumes on all RTD commuter lines after system outage

DENVER — RTD's commuter rail lines resumed service around 6:35 a.m. after a "system outage" that suspended service for several hours Monday morning.

The city is taking steps to keep (some) parks (mostly) car-free long after the pandemic is gone

Parks officials are trying to balance a lot of factors, including the fact that not everyone can walk or bike to nature and recreation. They’ll want to hear from you.

Op-Ed: Middle America Won’t Survive Losing Amtrak to COVID-19

Local public transit is not the only service threatened by COVID-19. Amtrak also faces budget shortfalls due to a significant drop in ridership caused by the pandemic.

It Shouldn’t Cost 31x More To Take Transit Than Park

The average price of a monthly parking permit in cities is $2.25, compared to $70.00 for a transit pass.

This Tech Could Stop Drivers from Double-Parking and Blocking Bike Lanes

A new pilot project launches today that could change the way American cities do on-street parking — and finally stop delivery drivers from double-parking in the bike lane to boot.

‘Heat Vision’ Traffic Lights Can Save Lives

Cities across America are telling the pedestrian “beg” button to bug off, thanks to thermal imaging technology designed to detect and protect human bodies on our roadways.