Monday Roundup: Bus blame, American carnage, and more
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
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The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
The most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days.
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Equity and vision zero: An opinion formed by the tragedy of a 13-year-old who was killed by a driver while riding in Tacoma, Washington is a helpful reflection on the dangers of bad road … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… “Aggressively experimental”: When Boston shut down a major subway line, they boosted support and space for non-driving alternatives and it worked so well they’ve made some of the changes permanent. (Governing) Bike share resiliency: … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Good government: It’s a sign of functional governance when leaders have the ability to force corporations to provide healthy messages alongside unhealthy ones. (EuroNews) Killing freeways: Recent examples from Denver and Los Angeles show … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Throttle kids in So Cal: The city of Carlsbad, California is another place that is grappling with new traffic safety concerns related to kids (and others) on electric bikes. (Bicycle Retailer & Industry News) … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Ian’s amazing ride: Former bike rider Ian Mackay broke the Guinness World Record for most miles in a motorized wheelchair on Sauvie Island this past summer and this article captures all of its beauty. … Read more
Welcome to the week. Here are the most notable stories our writers and readers came across in the past seven days… Make them pay: A proposal in Washington D.C. would make owners of massive trucks pay an extra $500 registration fee to offset their extreme impacts on streets and human lives. (Bloomberg) Highway error: Take … Read more