Kea Wilson
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Can ‘Buses-As-Flights’ Get Americans Out of Cars — And Planes?
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U.S. airlines are beginning to contract with bus companies to run on-the-ground "flights" between nearby cities — and its prompting a conversation among advocates.
Buttigieg’s New Emissions Standards Fail to Close ‘Light Truck Loophole’
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U.S. DOT announced new emissions rules last week — but, once again, the strictest standards won't apply to the biggest, dirtiest cars.
America’s Best Bus Stops: Small-City Heroes
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Today, we’re looking at two small-city stops that stole voters’ hearts in round one.
The Brake Podcast: What Happens When Communities DIY Their Own Transit
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Talking about all the ways that people navigate their cities on shared modes without the support of taxpayer-funded public institutions.
When Should Cities Take Away Dangerous Drivers’ Cars?
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How many dangerous driving infractions should one motorist be able to rack up before he loses his car — and will taking it from him really make streets safer if the design of those streets isn't safe itself?
Ten Ways U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance
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A top intergovernmental organization released a 10-point plan to cut gasoline use worldwide in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — but the U.S. will have trouble actually implementing it without an upheaval on our national transportation culture.
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Bus Stop Behemoths
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As we continue our quest to find America's best bus stop, we thought we'd bend the rules just a bit and take a look at bus stations — some of which serve a few other types of transit, too.
Megacar Drivers 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
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And researchers think it's because federal regulators aren't scrutinizing the common design features that make it impossible for megacar drivers to see walkers passing right in front of them.
Survey: 80 Percent of Motorists Say They’ll Drive Less As Gas Prices Soar
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As gas prices soar, we're offering full team coverage today. First, Kea Wilson looks at how American motorists say they'll drive less while transportation expert Charles Komanoff thinks sustainable transportation advocates are lying to themselves if they think Americans are really going to stop driving so much (see his article to the right).
London Imposes $16/Day Fee on Dirtiest Cars, And Sparks Debate Across the Pond
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Mayor Sadiq Khan leads again. Will the U.S. follow?
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
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The U.S. ban on Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families — by giving them access to the active and shared transportation they have long needed.
Fed. Vehicle Safety Rating Update Won’t Get Megacars Off the Road
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Anew plan to update federal consumer safety ratings for cars won’t do nearly enough to incentivize automakers to build vehicles that are less likely to kill walkers, say advocates, who are urging a course correction from the Biden Administration.