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Car travel now exceeds pre-pandemic levels in most US cities

Car travel now exceeds pre-pandemic levels in most US cities

A recent report shows that vehicle miles traveled in the US have risen 12% since 2019, with New York City’s urban core seeing the largest increase.

Linda Poon reports for Bloomberg.

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How much pollution do cars produce? It depends

Cars can easily be considered one of the greatest inventions of the modern world. They have transformed the ways so many of us live, given us greater ways to connect with others, and allowed people to live longer lives. But of course, they don’t come without their downsides.

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Ezra Klein: There has to be a better way to run the government

Congestion pricing in Manhattan should have happened years ago. The reason it hasn’t is instructive.
How roundabouts help lower carbon emissions

How roundabouts help lower carbon emissions

An Indiana city has the most roundabouts in the country. They’ve saved lives and reduced injuries from crashes — and lowered carbon emissions.
London’s Oxford Circus is kicking out cars
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London’s Oxford Circus is kicking out cars

The shopping hub is about to transform into a pedestrian plaza — a move that will help accommodate an influx of Crossrail link passengers next year. 
Is there a way around Thanksgiving traffic jams?

Is there a way around Thanksgiving traffic jams?

The annual holiday gridlock reveals the failure of the American imagination when it comes to other transportation choices.
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