Kea Wilson
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Study: Today’s EV Tax Credits Might Actually Increase Emissions
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America’s approach to incentivizing electric vehicle adoption may actually increase emissions in the long run, a new study finds.
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.
America’s Best Bus Stops Championship: Boston vs. Portland, Maine
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Our final America’s Best Bus Stop battle is a bit of a David and Goliath story … though our readers might disagree about which stop is really the underdog.
How to Paint Your Own Crosswalk In Your Neighborhood (Hypothetically)
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It’s worth noting the wealth of resources available to would-be tactical urbanists…purely for entertainment purposes, of course.
Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More
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It’s hard to overstate the societal upside — or “positive externalities,” as economists would call them — presented by electric bicycles. By replacing car trips, e-bikes can simultaneously lower emissions, improve street safety, and boost riders’ health.
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 they lose their car — and will taking it away really make streets safer, if the design of those streets itself isn’t safe?
Ten Ways the U.S. Could Cut Gas Reliance Right Now (But Probably Won’t)
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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, which the group says will put the planet on track to meet its broader emissions-reduction goals.
America’s Best Bus Stops Round 1: Natural Wonders
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Great bus stops don’t grow on trees — but a lot of them sure do have a lot of greenery.
Study: Megacar Drivers Up to 4x More Likely to Hit Walkers While Turning
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SUVs and pick-up truck drivers are three to four times more likely to hit a pedestrian when they make a turn than the drivers of smaller cars, a new study finds.
These Aren’t America’s Best Bus Stops… But We Still Love Them
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You still have a little time to submit your nomination for our America’s Best Bus Stops contest — and we’ve got a little last-minute inspiration for you.
Survey: 80 Percent of Motorists Say They’ll Drive Less As Gas Prices Soar
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In a new AAA survey released on Thursday, a staggering 59 percent of motorists said they would “make changes to their driving habits or lifestyle if the cost of gas rose to $4 per gallon.”
Advocates to Biden: Car Dependence — Not Gas Prices — Is America’s Real Crisis
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President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. will stop importing Russian oil has sustainable transportation advocates urging leaders to take action before surging gas prices overwhelm American families.