Everyone on the road hates everyone else
April 1, 2019, 12:54 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
There is a war on the car, a war on the bike, a war on pedestrians and soon there will be a war on old people.
London gets its first 3D crosswalk and it's a traffic-slowing beauty
March 29, 2019, 2:31 p.m. by Matt Hickman
It's also the first optical illusion-y pedestrian crossing in the U.K.
Why you should always stand, not pass others, on the escalator
March 16, 2019, 4:45 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's way more efficient, not to mention more polite, for everyone.
Boomers and e-bikes were made for each other
March 4, 2019, 12:46 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
Spending a few days on a bunch of different e-bikes has changed my view of them.
Costa Rica poised to become world's first fossil fuel-free country
February 27, 2019, 10:01 a.m. by Matt Hickman
The Central American nation's new president makes a bold pledge.
Tesla releases new 'dog mode' for pet owners
February 14, 2019, 2:39 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Clever option prevents your pups from getting too hot and informs others of your imminent return.
Students in Finland offer a succinct lesson in commuting
February 12, 2019, 2:31 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Riding through snow and cold weather is easy and normal here.
Why Florida is the most dangerous state (by far) for pedestrians
February 2, 2019, 10:12 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Hoofing it is particularly perilous in Orlando, Daytona Beach and Cape Coral.
Tokyo Metro offers free noodles to help thin out rush hour crowds
January 29, 2019, 10:15 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Would a complimentary meal convince you to tweak your commute?
Are the Autobahn's speed limit-free days nearing an end?
January 28, 2019, 8:21 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Not if Germany's almighty automobile lobby can help it.
Air in the London Underground is far more polluted than beside busy city roads
January 21, 2019, 8:24 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A new report will leave some Londoners questioning their daily commutes.
Seattle turns the page on iconic viaduct
January 10, 2019, 2:36 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Overpass offered sweeping views for drivers (but no one else) and had become an earthquake safety hazard.
Was 2018 the year of peak combustion engine?
December 30, 2018, 7:18 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Sales of internal combustion engine cars might never again reach 2018 levels.
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10 ways to give without buying stuff
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Carbon footprint reality
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Why you should kick the plastic straw habit
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16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
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