Transportation

Austin among global cities where carbon emissions are already falling

Austin's municipal operations aim to be carbon neutral by 2020, and they're on the way.

Dallas-Fort Worth area named as worst large metro Texas city to live car-free, analysis shows

While the majority of Texas and southern cities are car-dependent, the Dallas-Fort Worth area is among the worst to live without a vehicle.

Texas road congestion is hitting a breaking point. Are voters ready to approve more public transit spending?

This story was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans—and engages with them—about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Federal transit funding could be tied to housing production if this bill passes

America has a shortage of 7.2 million affordable homes, and 8.1 million Americans spend more than half of their income on housing, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition.

The urban debate involving scooters, bikes, pedestrians and cars needs to be reframed

From Central Park West to San Diego’s hip North Park neighborhood, cities are removing parking spaces, replacing them with bike lanes, and getting pushback from residents and business owners.