Transportation
Cars Banned From New York's Prospect Park Starting in 2018
Decades of activism have led to this victory for pedestrian advocates, Streetsblog NYC reports.

Study Finds Bus Rapid Transit More Comparable to Light Rail Than Previously Thought
A new study challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the superiority of light rail over bus rapid transit.

California Gas Tax Repeal Provokes Internecine Republican Conflict
Chances for a repeal of California's 12-cents gas tax increase have doubled in that two measures aim to qualify for the November 2018 ballot. The initiatives are opposed by the state's major business groups that usually side with Republican causes.
Public Transportation Provides a Vital Mobility Link in Rural and Small Towns
A new report describes the important roles that public transit plays in rural communities and small towns, current demographic and economic trends that are increasing these demands, and examples of successful rural transit development programs.

Report: Dallas Public Transit Fails Equity and Access
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington have produced a scathing report on the inadequacies of public transit in Dallas.

New York's 'Bus Forward' Plan to Add 21 Select Service Bus Routes
Critics of the Bus Forward plan say the it does not reflect the urgency of the need for better buses in New York City.

Dearth of Data Masks Scale of Distracted Driving Fatalities
Bloomberg links the uptick in traffic fatalities throughout the United States to rising smartphone use while driving.

Analysis Debunks Equity Criticism of Congestion Pricing
Oregon's recently approved gas tax legislation also calls for tolling of I-205 and I-5 in the Portland metro area, with the application of value or congestion pricing so peak period tolls would be higher, which have raised equity concerns.
Tolling the Interstates: Will Indiana be the First?
Indiana is on track to be the first state to apply new tolls on all lanes of selected interstate highways if they are successful in their application for a waiver from the Federal Highway Administration.

The Many Problems With Autonomous Vehicles
Optimists predict that autonomous vehicles will be a transportation panacea, but there are good reasons to be skeptical. They may create as many problems as they solve.

Confronting Wisconsin's $1.1 Billion Highway Widening Proposal
A coalition of environmentalists, civil rights activists, and other community interests teamed up to successfully oppose a Milwaukee highway widening proposal. In an interview, one of the leading lawyers discusses his work.

16 Boston-Area Cities Team Up for New Regional Bikeshare
A new regional bikeshare program with all the latest advancements in bikeshare technology is on a fast-track in 16 Boston-area communities.

Sidewalk Labs, Waterfront Toronto Partnership Shoots the Smart Cities Moon
The most ambitious example of the almost-mythological "smart city" will be tested in the Quayside district in Toronto as result of a partnership between Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto.

Atlanta Ordinance Would Require Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in New Buildings
The infrastructure to support a world full of electric cars isn't going to build itself.

Speed Limit Changes Coming to L.A.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced proposed speed limit changes and enforcement budgets. Changes to the speed limit will mean an increase in most places.
Atlanta Beltline Acquires Major Piece of the Future Eastside Trail
The Atlanta Beltline will be realized one step at a time, and this was a big one.

Spokane Voters to Decide Whether to Regulate Oil and Coal Trains
Proposition 2, the Safer Spokane Initiative, would require railroads to reduce health and safety risks posed by certain types of oil and coal trains traveling through specified parts of the city or risk being fined.

Seattle's Bus Ridership Growing While Rest of the Country Goes the Other Direction
Transit malls and voter support have buoyed a system that continues to attract commuters and other riders.

Florida's Brightline to Break Ground on Delayed Orlando Leg
The second phase of the highly anticipated Brightline express train service is finally moving forward after unanticipated delays.

Friday Funny: Crass Bumper Sticker Finally Coughs Up its Traffic Data
You know the bumper sticker. It's the one that begins with the words "How's My Driving?" and ends with a 1-800 number.
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