Angie Schmitt
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Study: Pedestrians Linger on Sidewalks, But Rarely Sit Down
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Pedestrians spend a surprising amount of time lingering in public space, whether talking, waiting for the bus or eating.
Parking Madness 2019 Final: Pittsburgh vs. Providence
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Two incredible transformations helped turn wastelands of parking into absolutely beloved urban spaces in Pittsburgh and Providence. But who deserves the Golden Crater?
Scooter Trips Surpass Docked Bike Share for the First Time
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People took 38.5 million rides on e-scooters last year — just more than the 36.5 million logged by users of bike share systems.
Driver Behavior Shows Greater Need for Protected Bike Lanes: Study
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A new study finds drivers pass more than a foot closer on streets with bike lanes and parked cars. Physical barriers are needed, authors say.
Parking Madness Final Four: Providence vs. Toronto
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Incredible transformations in Providence in Toronto. But only one can go to the championship match.
Study: Aggressive Bike Networks Saves Lives, Raises Revenue
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Building out Kansas City's bike plan would add $500 million to the local economy and, save 36 lives a year, a new study finds.
Parking Madness 2019, Final Four: Pitt vs. Minn
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Pittsburgh's Schenley Plaza vs. Minneapolis's Downtown East. Which former parking crater is championship worthy?
Cambridge Makes Protected Bike Lanes Mandatory
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When streets are repaired in Cambridge, Mass., they will automatically be upgraded with protected bike lanes.
What Toronto Learned By Giving Its Streetcar Its Own Lane
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You can move more people in crowded cities when you get cars out of the way of more efficient modes — like transit.
Parking Madness 2019, Round 2: Minneapolis vs. Oakland
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Our first Round 2 matchup futures two new neighborhoods that have risen out of asphalt.
The Top 10 U.S. Highways that Should be Torn Down
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Aging highways present opportunity for cities to rebuild urban neighborhoods. Here are the top 10 highways that are ripe for teardown, according to CNU.
Arkansas Passes the Pro-Cyclist ‘Idaho Stop’
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Arkansas becomes the second state to fully adopt Idaho's famous 1982 cycling safety law.