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Study: Black Cyclists Die 4.5 Times More Often Than White Riders
Black cyclists are more than four times more likely to die while riding a bike than White ones, a new study finds — and the stats aren't much better for other modes or other racially marginalized groups.
June 14, 2022
‘Copley Connect’ Echa a los Vehiculos Para Amplear Uno de los Espacios Famosos de Boston
“Es genial tener este tipo de espacio donde hay como una oportunidad para que la gente vea a esta calle de una manera diferente, lo que era la meta de todo esto,” dijo el Jefe de Calles, Jascha Franklin-Hodge.
June 9, 2022
‘Copley Connect’ Expands a Signature Boston Public Space By Kicking Out the Cars
“It's great to have this kind of space where there’s sort of an opportunity for people to look at this street in a different way, and that was the goal of this,” said Boston's Chief of Streets.
June 9, 2022
New Bill Would Create an Incentive to Go Car-Free in California
Bill from Senator Portantino would offer a tax credit to people who do not own cars
June 6, 2022
Una Junta Pública en la Parada de Autobús: La T Solicita Aportación de Pasajeros Sobre el Rediseño de la Red de Autobuses en Chelsea
Los representantes de la MBTA están dejando sus presentaciones de Powerpoint atrás y están saliendo a las calles a platicar directamente con pasajeros sobre los propuestos cambios de la red de autobuses.
May 31, 2022
A Public Meeting at a Bus Stop: T Solicits Riders’ Input for Bus Network Redesign in Chelsea
MBTA representatives are leaving their Powerpoint presentations behind and hitting the streets to speak directly with riders about proposed bus route changes.
May 31, 2022
Victory for Community Resistance: L.A. Cancels Long-Planned $6 Billion Lower 710 Freeway Widening
L.A. Metro approved the 'No Build' alternative for planned 710 freeway widening through predominantly Black and brown communities. The action is unprecedented for Southern California.
May 26, 2022
Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High
"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.
May 26, 2022
NO SURPRISE: Feds Report Double-Digit Increase in Road Deaths in 2021
Call it the forgotten pandemic: road fatalities surged by double-digit percentages, including a significant increase in deaths outside of cars, in 2021, according to a new report issued Tuesday by federal authorities.
May 17, 2022
Study: Most of the Commonwealth’s EV Rebates Had No Effect on Buyers’ Choices
Surveys of program participants found that more than half of rebate recipients were "free riders" - car buyers who would have chosen an electric car with or without the state's cash, but took the money anyhow.
May 5, 2022