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#urban-design
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
6 hours ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
23 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
#community-events
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
14 hours ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
14 hours ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
Cars
fromwww.nytimes.com
21 hours ago

Opinion | The Affordable Car Is Dead. What Happened?

The affordability of cars has drastically declined, making ownership a financial burden for many Americans.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
#electric-bikes
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
Bicycling
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A Lot of Shops Won't Fix Electric Bikes. Here's Why

Many bike shops refuse to repair electric bikes without proper certification due to safety and liability concerns.
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Amflow's latest e-bikes raise the bar again

Amflow introduces two electric mountain bike ranges featuring Avinox motors, emphasizing power, range, and weight balance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

'I should have been safe on a pavement' - woman recalls horrific hire e-bike crash

Sandy Peters suffered severe injuries and PTSD after being hit by a speeding e-bike while walking with her son.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
14 hours ago

Watch Out for the 'Off-Grid' Problem Hiding in Your Business Model

Growth advantages can turn into liabilities when customer retention declines, increasing the burden of fixed costs on remaining users.
Renovation
fromDesign Milk
13 hours ago

Circularity Cements Memory in Cast Concrete

True ingenuity in architecture lies in negotiation with the past rather than erasure, as demonstrated by the Trace project in London.
Silicon Valley
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk claims the Boring Company could build a Hyperloop tunnel from SF to LA for less than 5% of California's high-speed rail cost.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
#transportation
fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Understanding regulatory responses is crucial for the transportation sector, especially regarding new laws impacting the U.S. bus and motorcoach industry.
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The Mercury's JOYRIDE Issue Is Out Now! - Portland Mercury

Transportation is a vital aspect of life in Portland, covered in the April issue of the Mercury titled 'Joyride.'
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

The (Somewhat) Amazing Race - Portland Mercury

A race was conducted to determine the fastest mode of transportation in Portland among various participants using different vehicles.
fromBusline News
6 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
#e-bikes
California
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Don't Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

New Jersey's State Bill S4834 classifies e-bikes as motorcycles, threatening sustainable transportation and penalizing active mobility without improving safety.
California
fromStreetsblog California
5 days ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Council to allow more e-bike operators in borough

West London council plans to double e-bike operators to improve cycling and walking while addressing parking issues.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed: Don't Let Fear Flatten Progress on E-Bikes - Streetsblog San Francisco

New Jersey's State Bill S4834 classifies e-bikes as motorcycles, threatening sustainable transportation and penalizing active mobility without improving safety.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

The Shift From Place To Performance In Workplace Design

The future of work focuses on workplace performance metrics rather than just location, emphasizing adaptability and efficiency.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
Digital life
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Guest Idea: Why Sustainable Home Tech Choices Also Need Cybersecurity Awareness

Sustainable technology adoption is rising, but security risks of connected devices are often overlooked, impacting both environmental and digital safety.
#public-transportation
fromGothamist
1 day ago
New York City

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.
New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani ran on fast and free buses. A new plan addresses the 'fast' part of his pitch.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to reduce bus commute times by 20% across 45 corridors in the city.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Women in technology
fromBusline News
6 days ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
8 hours ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently. That means smooth acceleration, soft braking and slowing down. Cars tend to be the most fuel efficient when driven at about 50 miles per hour.
US news
#e-bike
fromFortune
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

Alternative transportation
fromFortune
5 days ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

A New Narrative for Planetary Health in the Hybrid Era

Perceiving crises as external leads to helplessness and disengagement, while recognizing agency fosters positive outcomes and behavior change.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 days ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
Cars
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity due to affordability and better battery life compared to gas cars.
Environment
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Nature-Driven Innovation Can Give Your Business an Edge

Biomimicry offers innovative solutions to business challenges by emulating nature's strategies, yet it remains underutilized in corporate practices.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
6 days ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
New York City
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
fromTheoldguybicycleblog
2 days ago

Cycling Safety at Intersections: My Rule for When the Driver Has a Stop Sign

The windows are so dark now, I can't see anything inside. No more eye contact. No more silent acknowledgment that I exist.
Bicycling
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

Good Morning, News: Mercury Transportation Issue Drops and Broadway Bridge Reopens? In the Same Week? Curious. - Portland Mercury

A Northeast Portland drug treatment facility closed, affecting nearly 50 women, while local news covers transportation issues and a lawsuit against PacifiCorp.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Work to Resume on Flatbush Avenue Center Bus Lanes

The project aims to enhance bus service speed and street safety on Flatbush Avenue with dedicated lanes and improved pedestrian facilities.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

It's Just Crazy': High Car Payments Make Ownership Feel Impossible

Davine Greene, a nursing student, described her car as 'the bane of my existence' and called it 'probably the worst decision I've ever made, like, financially speaking.'
Cars
#cycling
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber everywhere, all at once | TechCrunch

Uber is investing in Rivian to develop autonomous R2 robotaxis for its network, with a planned rollout in 2028.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Brightspeed introduces EasyMove to help people relocate simply

"For too long, our industry has treated moving customers like brand new ones. EasyMove flips that model. Our customers shouldn't lose their history, their pricing or their trust just because they're changing addresses."
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromCurbed
5 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

Copenhagen achieves 100% electric bus network as Movia deploys 62 new units - Sustainable Bus

Movia has deployed 62 electric buses, achieving 72% electrification of its fleet and completing the transition of all municipal bus lines in Copenhagen to electric operation.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
5 days ago

Upway Makes Finding a Quality eBike a Smooth Ride

Upway offers high-quality pre-owned eBikes at 60% off retail prices, backed by rigorous inspections and warranties.
Environment
fromNature
2 weeks ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
#traffic-safety
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

New SFMTA traffic map shows SF streets with highest injuries for pedestrians and cyclists

SFMTA released a map highlighting high-collision areas for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in San Francisco.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
4 days ago

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road eBike is So Light & Pedalable it Feels Like a New Category

The BMC Teammachine 01 AMP Road bike offers smooth power delivery and lightweight design, making it ideal for both assistance and human-powered riding.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 days ago

ENC secures place on Washington State cooperative transit bus contract covering diesel to electric models - Sustainable Bus

ENC has secured a contract with Washington State DES for heavy-duty buses, offering various propulsion types to multiple transit agencies.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Holon targets 60% cost reduction with integrated autonomous shuttle platform: our interview with Head of Sales Martin Lischka - Sustainable Bus

Holon is advancing autonomous mobility with a fully integrated approach, combining vehicles, software, and services to address driver shortages in Europe.
Alternative transportation
fromOpen Culture
6 days ago

The Self-Balancing Monorail: A 1910 Train That Could Balance Without Falling

Mono­rails have a negative perception, partly due to cultural references, but innovative designs like the gyro mono­rail offer new possibilities.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

Friday Video: Five Bike Advocacy Mistakes You Don't Even Know You're Making - Streetsblog USA

Bike advocates can achieve great things but must learn from their mistakes to improve policy and infrastructure.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
#micromobility
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Startup companies

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

City Playing Catch-Up Amid E-Micromobility Surge on City Streets, Coalition Says - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Startup companies

Friday Video: Why Micromobility Sucks in So Many American Cities (But Not In Others) - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
New York City

City Playing Catch-Up Amid E-Micromobility Surge on City Streets, Coalition Says - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why This State Is Fighting To Get Its First 'Active Transportation Plan' - Streetsblog USA

Missouri is the most populous state without a statewide active transportation plan, despite nearly one-third of its residents lacking a driver's license and alarming fatality rates among vulnerable road users.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 weeks ago

What we have seen at Mobility Move 2026? - Sustainable Bus

Mobility Move Berlin is a professional gathering for the German public transport industry to discuss challenges and innovations, not a product launch venue, featuring conference sessions and exhibitions with growing international participation.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
Bicycling
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | Bikes make life freer. These laws could change that.

Bicycles and e-bikes provide unrestricted freedom of movement, but policymakers are implementing restrictive regulations that limit this accessibility.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Mobility Justice: Urban Equity in an Era of Innovation

Every city contains two transportation systems. One is the visible network of roads, rail lines, sidewalks, and bus routes mapped in planning documents. The other is the invisible geography of privilege and exclusion embedded within it: the neighborhoods that received highways instead of parks, the communities whose bus routes were cut, the sidewalks that abruptly end at the edge of a district.
Alternative transportation
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All - Streetsblog USA

Recreational cycling enthusiasm builds community support for safer cycling infrastructure more effectively than policy mandates or technical planning debates alone.
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