Communities with these things say they’re healthier and happier
Diversity, health centers, and commuter trains are among the community attributes linked to well-being and quality of life, according to new research. A new nationwide study of more than 300,000 adults...
View ArticleWill congestion fees alone reduce traffic?
NYU (US) — What does it take to convince motorists to drive less—and thereby reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions? For some local, state, and federal policy makers,...
View ArticleNatural gas exports could backfire for US
STANFORD (US) — Investing in natural gas export facilities “is a bet against what US firms excel in—developing and commercializing new technologies and products,” says economist Frank Wolak. With the...
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How to build global cities without so many cars
Expanding public transportation, walking, and biking in cities could save more than $100 trillion in public and private spending between now and 2050. A new report shows that this shift also would...
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Tweets reveal top 5 cities for public transit rage
People are voicing their rage about public transit on Twitter, according to a new study. The top agencies attract more angry tweets than airlines and evoke as much disdain as police departments. Many...
View ArticleHere’s what’s on the wish list of U.S. mayors
Mayors of cities across the United States are overwhelmingly concerned about aging roads, mass transit, and water and waste treatment systems. They want to make their streets more bike-friendly, even...
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Can tweets at events make the subway less awful?
The tweets that accompany a big event could be a way to lessen the inconvenience it causes for subway riders. A preliminary study finds that as subway use swells during events that draw big crowds, so...
View ArticleThe U.S. just got really bad grades in walking
The US earns an “F” for children and youth walking behavior, safety, public transportation, institutional policies, and pedestrian infrastructure, according to the National Walking and Walkable...
View ArticleFacial recognition shows Ottoman Empire’s lost handiwork
Infrastructure deserves a place in architectural history not just as technology, but also as art, argues an art historian’s new book. Look at a map of roads or railroad tracks—the winding lines suffuse...
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How did public transportation affect COVID’s spread?
Cities with high-usage public transportation systems displayed higher per capita COVID incidence at the beginning of the pandemic, a new study shows. The findings held true when researchers accounted...
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