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Fear of public transit remains high in London

Fear of public transit remains high in London

As the U.K. capital cautiously reopens, a poll finds 70% of surveyed Londoners are anxious about commuting via bus or Tube. Are their COVID-19 fears justified?

Destiny Thomas: ‘Safe streets’ are not safe for black lives

Destiny Thomas: ‘Safe streets’ are not safe for black lives

A transportation planner warns pedestrian-friendly street redesigns that happen without diverse public input can end up harming the communities they serve.
Houston's climate plan could make it a green model

Houston's climate plan could make it a green model

Houston’s infamous lack of zoning could become a climate-policy asset as the sprawling Texas metropolis attempts to steer a more sustainable course.
How will Americans commute after lockdowns end?

How will Americans commute after lockdowns end?

Will car traffic surge as lockdowns end, or will millions of Americans decide to bike, walk, or work from home permanently? Emerging research offers some hints.
Brad Lander: 4 steps to saving NYC's mass transit system

Brad Lander: 4 steps to saving NYC's mass transit system

A New York City councilmember’s plea: We can’t reopen the nation’s largest city without safe public transit. But it won’t be easy, or cheap.
A post-pandemic reality check for transit boosters

A post-pandemic reality check for transit boosters

After lockdowns ease, public transportation ridership in the U.S. is likely to remain low for years. But some see a way forward for a new understanding of transit’s role.
America's love-hate relationship with big cities

America's love-hate relationship with big cities

Americans have always had a difficult relationship with urban density. But in a crisis, we need what cities can provide.
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