Transportation
Why Real-Time Traffic Control Has Mobility Experts Spooked
A plan to develop a data standard for technology that could monitor and manage various mobility services has raised privacy fears.
How the Volkswagen Beetle Sparked America’s Art Car Movement
When the Beetle was first introduced, Americans had never seen anything like it. Among art car enthusiasts, it became the ideal canvas for self-expression.
How to Make Transit More Accessible to the Visually Impaired
New signage and NaviLens technology have been rolled out in Barcelona, Madrid, and Murcia city to help visually impaired people navigate public transportation.
Startups Are Abandoning Suburbs for Cities With Good Transit
A new study finds that new business startups are choosing cities with good public transportation options over the traditional suburban locations.
A Clue to the Reason for Women’s Pervasive Car-Safety Problem
Crash-test dummies are typically models of an average man. Women are 73 percent more likely to be injured in a car accident. These things are probably connected.
In Denmark’s Train Dream, the Next Big City Is Only an Hour Away
A newly revived rail plan could see Denmark’s trains catch up with its reputation for other types of green transit.
Why Electric Scooters Companies Are Getting Serious About Safety
Lime has joined rival Bird in establishing a safety advisory board tasked with helping the e-scooter industry shape local regulations—and shake its risky reputation.
A Small Town Decides Parking Can't Be a Bargain Anymore
Nevada City, California, used to advertise its “bargain” parking meters. Now they’re getting more expensive to protect the town against an existential threat.
How a California Bill Could Affect Gig Work, Uber, Lyft, and Drivers
Supporters and foes of California’s AB5 marched on the capitol this week over the bill that could transform the business model for Uber, Lyft, and drivers.
Without Parking, People Who Live in Vehicles Have Nowhere to Go
Thousands of Americans live in vehicles because they have nowhere else to go. Without places to park legally, they suffer through parking tickets, property seizure, and instability.
Americans Shouldn’t Have to Drive, but the Law Insists on It
The automobile took over because the legal system helped squeeze out the alternatives.
How Utrecht Became a Paradise for Cyclists
A new short film reveals how the Dutch city reengineered itself around the bicycle, with life- and money-saving results.
France’s Next High-Speed Trains Could Be Run by Spain
Spain’s national rail operator has quietly become a leader in Europe. Now it wants to compete with its neighbor to the north.
Take a Seat: 5 Brilliant Bus Stop Fixes
When cities fail to provide basic amenities like seats at bus stops, community organizations step in with creative DIY fixes.
What Happened When I Rented an E-Scooter for (Almost) a Month
Bird’s new monthly rental program could force users and cities to reconsider e-scooters as a real mode of transportation. But there are some drawbacks.
A Lawyer Explains Why Electric Scooter Laws Don’t Work
Bird, Lime, and other shared micromobility services are disrupting the legal landscape, too.
Why U.S. Cities Aren’t Using More Electric Buses
Two reports from the World Resource Institute look at the biggest barriers to electrifying the global bus fleet—and how cities can overcome them.
Can Waze Convince Commuters to Carpool Again?
Google’s wayfinding company wants to help drivers and riders find each other on its navigation app—and ease traffic congestion along the way.
Americans Are Spending Billions on Bad Highway Expansions
PIRG’s annual list of “highway boondoggles” includes nine transportation projects that will cost a total of $25 billion while driving up emissions.
Is This the End of the Road for Madrid’s Car Ban?
With more conservative leadership moving in after elections, the Spanish capital’s pollution-fighting regulations on private vehicles may be in danger.