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Why Cities Shouldn’t Fall For the Robotaxi Hype

Transportation historian Peter Norton sees a pattern in the promises that autonomous vehicle companies make as they push self-driving cars into cities.

April 15, 2026

April 15, 2026

What Bikers Really Need in the Global South

In Delhi, Accra and Dhaka, most cyclists are low-income people who rely on bikes despite perilous riding conditions. Yet new bike lanes are built for the elite.

A cyclist rides on the side of the road as vehicles drive by

April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026

Searching for the ‘Smoking Gun’ in US Pedestrian Deaths

Why did American streets get so deadly for those on foot or bikes? A leading transportation safety researcher sees some surprising factors behind the crisis.

City council is voting on the Bissonnet Corridor Safe Streets Project

April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Global Cities Relearn an Old Lesson: How to Weather an Oil Shock

Past energy shortages triggered gas-saving policy changes and a surge of ridership — and funding — for public transit. What will this oil crisis bring?

A petrol pump attendant fills fuel in a bike at a petrol

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026

Why Trump’s War on DC’s Streets Matters

The federal effort to remove a popular bike lane in Washington, DC, is part of a broader campaign to impose control over the city’s streets — and sideline its residents.

Protestors Rally In DC As Trump Administration Attempts To Remove Bike Lanes

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026

Could Congestion Pricing Pay Off for Chicago?

Second City leaders have discussed following Manhattan’s lead in tolling roads to ease traffic. But a Chicago-style version of New York’s policy might look very different.

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March 19, 2026

March 19, 2026

NYC Subway Looks to Replace Over 2,000 Train Cars in Aging Fleet

White House Freezes $18 Billion In NYC Funding As Shutdown Hits

March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

Here Comes the Self-Driving Traffic Surge

Autonomous vehicles from companies like Waymo and Zoox are set to trigger an increase in car usage that clogs urban streets. Cities should prepare now.

Zoox Begins Testing Robotaxis In San Francisco

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Can Los Angeles Electrify the 2028 Olympics?

The host city promised a climate-friendly, “transit-first” Summer Games. Getting there will demand a big build-out of EV infrastructure — and a lot of buses.

BC Transit Electric Buses At The Victoria Transit Depot

March 10, 2026

March 10, 2026

The US Is Counting Traffic Deaths Wrong

By emphasizing the number of people killed per mile rather than deaths per capita, traffic safety groups risk normalizing the factors that make American roads so deadly.

8 High School Students Hit By Car

March 5, 2026

March 5, 2026

What Would a City Designed for Blind Commuters Look Like?

People with low vision or blindness face unique barriers as they negotiate streets and subways. But new accessibility tech and policies can make getting around the city easier.

Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette is a USM student who is legally blind

March 3, 2026

March 3, 2026

Adding Up What Urban Highways Really Cost

A new report maps the economic toll that downtown freeways exact on 142 US cities — and tallies up what that land could be worth if it was developed for other uses.

Busy 4th Of July Holiday Travel Week Begins

February 23, 2026

February 23, 2026

An Insurance Expert Appraises the Safety Record of Self-Driving Cars

Are autonomous vehicles operated by companies like Waymo and Tesla making the streets safer? The insurance industry’s research arm is watching closely.

Google Campus Ahead Of Alphabet Earnings Figures