Topic: traffic
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Charts
Seriously, We Have to Stop Giving Away Free Parking to the Disabled
The placards harm transportation systems, the environment, and city coffers. And they don't really help those with disabilities.
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Traffic Pollution May Be Harming Kids in Ways We Never Imagined
Another reason to worry if you live near a highway.
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The Flashing Yellow Turn Signal: Good for Drivers, Bad for Pedestrians
Drivers focus so much on oncoming cars that they fail to notice walkers.
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DIY Urbanism of the Day: How Many Drivers in Your Nabe Aren't Signaling?
And are they better or worse than the national average?
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Urban Wonk
Lots of Cars and Trucks, No Traffic Signs or Lights: Chaos or Calm?
A new film makes the case for Poynton's shared space experiment.
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Public Transportation Does Relieve Traffic Congestion, Just Not Everywhere
A new study finds that transit does cut down on traffic — but only on roads that parallel heavy transit corridors.
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Car Exhaust Hurts Children as Much as Second-Hand Smoke
European researchers believe 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma can be blamed on living near busy roads.
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Urban Wonk
Should We Replace the Term 'Congestion Pricing'?
Readers offer their suggestions — with road fare emerging as a top choice.
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The Big Fix
Fixing a Secret Cause of Urban Traffic
Delivery trucks are responsible for a big chunk of the congestion we experience. Here are some ideas for getting them off the road.
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Videos
Video Compilation of the Day: Movie Scenes Where Someone Gets Hit by a Bus
It's the oldest, dumbest trick in the book.
