transportation
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Angry abandoned tire goes on killing spree (don't worry, it's a movie)
What happens to tires when road rage sets in? Check out the trailer for Rubber, a new movie about a tire that's gone around the bend.
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Smaller SUVs are safer than bigger ones, but walkability trumps all
If you want to be safe, buying a big SUV won't do it. But living in a place where you don't have to drive so much is a sure bet.
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'Superstreets' work smarter, not wider
Is there a way to accommodate a growing population and its continued need to drive without ending up in a scenario where we all live in the median of a 120-lane highway? Researchers at North Carolina State University found that the U-turn-based intersections of "superstreets" allow better traffic flow, fewer accidents, and potentially more pedestrian safety, without expanding the size of the road.
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The 'War on Cars': A brief history of a rhetorical device
Back in October, I started noticing the accusation that Seattle is waging a "war on cars" was popping up an awful lot in the local press, and in suspicious ways. Where did this inflammatory language come from?
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Do roads pay for themselves? Well, no
A new report from the U.S. Public Interest Reseach Group debunks the myth of the self-financed highway system. Will Congress be convinced by the facts?
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Why we need to encourage telecommuting
Telework saves money, time, and emissions. And it can make cities more resilient -- something we need to be thinking about.
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Beijing's booming car ownership creates traffic nightmare
The Chinese government has made it easy for people to buy and drive cars. Now, the nation's capital city is choking on them.
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Taming the mean streets: A talk with NYC transportation chief Janette Sadik-Khan
NYC DOT commish Janette Sadik-Khan has been giving primacy to people over cars for the first time since Robert Moses started building urban freeways.
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Helmet Wars: A gripping account of the great bicycle helmet campaigns
So, is it safer to wear a bike helmet or not? Parties on both sides of the question claim rationality and cultural superiority for their own. The opponents are engaged in a bloody, winner-take-all contest, with perfect willingness to let ideology wash away all science and common sense. But is this even the right question to ask?
