Transportation

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.

Government Planners are Woefully Unprepared for Self-Driving Vehicles

New research indicates MPOs aren't doing much to get ready for autonomous cars.

A California City Develops a New Type of Intersection That Could Save Cyclists' Lives

The Dutch-style intersection could inspire others as they seek to find ways to help pedestrians, cars, and cyclists share the public spaces.