Posts tagged with 'injuries'
Can Traffic Calming Work on Arterial Roads? Bogotá Shows It Can
Can Traffic Calming Work on Arterial Roads? Bogotá Shows It Can
Motorcycles are transforming urban transport around the world. In many cities, they already account for a significant share of daily trips; in others, motorcycle use is growing rapidly. While motorcycles improve access to jobs, education and economic opportunity, they also ...
From Infrastructure to Impact: 3 Lessons on Jobs and Growth From Transforming Transportation 2026
From Infrastructure to Impact: 3 Lessons on Jobs and Growth From Transforming Transportation 2026
Last week, WRI Ross Center co-convened the 23rd edition of Transforming Transportation with our partners at the World Bank. Supported by FIA Foundation, the forum in Washington, DC, brought together more than 5,000 in-person and online participants, reflecting the event’s ...
When Your EV Battery Expires, Who’s Responsible for It?
When Your EV Battery Expires, Who’s Responsible for It?
More than one in five cars sold globally in 2024 was electric, with sales crossing 17 million — a new record. And similar trends are emerging across other vehicle types, such as electric trucks, electric bikes and U.S. electric school buses. This marks a much-needed shift ...
Scooters Are Skyrocketing in Cities, But Are They Safe? A Look at the Evidence
Scooters Are Skyrocketing in Cities, But Are They Safe? A Look at the Evidence
Electric scooters are the latest “new mobility” tech to disrupt the transportation sector. Chances are you’ve seen someone passing by on one these small but nimble two-wheelers in a city near you. Following the explosive growth of bike-sharing and ride-hailing, ...
Pedestrian Killed at Dangerous Intersection, Despite Efforts to Improve Safety
Pedestrian Killed at Dangerous Intersection, Despite Efforts to Improve Safety
Two recent incidents involving careless drivers and bikers in the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region have area residents wondering whether the new and proposed bike routes and safety measures are actually generating on-the-ground results. Natasha Pettigrew, who was running for Maryland State Senate ...
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