Opinion: The E-Bike Is Not a ‘Monstrosity’; Car Culture Is
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Last week, Atlantic columnist Ian Bogost provoked the full ire of bike Twitter with the publication of his essay, “The E-Bike is a Monstrosity.”
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‘We’re Luring Bicyclists To Their Deaths’: Husband of Diplomat Killed While Cycling Turns Anguish Into Advocacy
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The husband of a U.S. diplomat who was killed in a car crash as she biked on a Maryland road is raising money to stop other families from having to endure similar tragedies.
Today’s Headlines for Friday, August 26
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Hit-and-run driver hits car with mother and baby in it, injuring them, as well as hitting a building (CBS) CPD releases images of suspects in attack, robbery of man on 8/13 at Sox/35th, that caused facial injuries (ABC) 47th Ward alder Matt Martin discusses local bike-ped initiatives with WTTW Intelligentsia Cup partners with Working Bikes […]
Driver hits dad and daughter on bike on Leland Greenway, near where Lily Shambrook was killed
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Fortunately, no one was hurt. But infuriatingly, the dad suspects the driver, who fled the scene, struck them on purpose.
Why Arguments Against ‘Free Transit’ Are Missing the Point
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Free transit pilots are popping up around the world — and so are heated debates about whether they’ll stymie agencies’ efforts to delivery the high-quality service that U.S. riders need.
Talking Headway Podcast: Why Tech Won’t Save Transportation
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This week, Paris Marx, author of, “Road to Nowhere: What Silicon Valley Gets Wrong about the Future of Transportation,” talks about technologists, Ursula K. Le Guin’s “Carrier Bag Theory,” and Uber’s impact on labor laws.