Transportation

The Furor Over Artsy Crosswalks Misses a Broader Point About Safety

If we're just relying on the white lines of a crosswalk to protect pedestrians, we're in big trouble.

How to Make Public Bike-Sharing More Popular

Bike-share providers shouldn't ignore the elephant in the room: consumers' fears about safety.

A Change in California Might Prompt Other Places to Reconsider Their Approach to Traffic

Andrew Keatts | February 4, 2016 The state may shift from measuring congestion to measuring driving. That slight distinction makes a big difference.

Chart of the Week: The U.S. is Driving Less And Still Building More Highways

It would have been difficult to predict back in 2004 that Americans were about to cut back on driving. But here we are.

Why Do Consumers Hate Uber’s Surge Pricing?

Low normal price, bad timing, and volatility make it seem like price gouging.