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Traffic
Cities face a new battle over space on their streets and curbs
by
Andy Uhler
Dec 24, 2019
Instant deliveries and ride-sharing.services have increased demand for limited real estate.
Cities are piloting e-bike programs in a bid to reduce delivery truck traffic
by
Andie Corban
and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 21, 2019
Montreal and Oslo are aiming to alleviate truck traffic and pollution.
NYC is one step closer to a congestion charge – could other cities follow?
Feb 26, 2019
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have announced joint support for congestion pricing on cars entering Manhattan’s central business district. Under the proposal, which still needs to be approved by state legislators, revenue collected would help pay for improving the city’s dilapidated subway system. Cities like London, Singapore, and […]
Report: The average American spends the equivalent of 2.5 work weeks in traffic
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 13, 2019
The report, from traffic data company INRIX, finds Boston drivers spend the most time in congested commutes, with Washington, D.C., Chicago, New York and Los Angeles rounding out the top 5.
NYC traffic fatalities fall to an all-time low
by
Erika Beras
Jan 2, 2019
The city's Vision Zero program has cut road deaths by a third over five years
Would moving government offices out of Mexico City solve its overcrowding problem?
Nov 30, 2018
The country’s incoming president has a plan to reduce congestion by moving government offices out of the capital.
Back in the '60s traffic in LA was so light a traveling circus clown could cross town in 20 minutes. So what happened?
Apr 24, 2018
In LA, sitting in and complaining about traffic is a way of life. But the congestion is also a sign of a thriving economy.
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America’s infrastructure is underachieving
Mar 9, 2017
The grade: D+. But there were a few categories improved upon.
Mexico City tells residents to park it
Apr 19, 2016
After a pollution emergency, Mexico's capital city is taking drastic measures.