In the global conversation around decarbonizing transport, the spotlight on electric vehicles has never shone brighter. The EV revolution is underway, with consumers embracing them in record numbers and manufacturing ramping up around the world. And yet, electric vehicles will not solve the problem alone. The 13 million electric vehicles in the world today account for just 1% of passenger vehicles. But even if all cars were shifted to electric to limit climate impact, the str

As more families have considered biking to school during the pandemic, they’ve turned to group bike commutes to make their journeys safer — and more visible. By Maxwell Adler A man in a Superman costume and a child on a tricked-out tricycle, affectionately nicknamed “trek-ceratops,” stood out among the pack of cyclists riding right down the middle of JFK Drive in San Francisco on their way to school. Two parents sped ahead to the intersection at the corner of 11th and Missio

by Thomas Fitzgerald Building denser development close to rail transit stations is one way policymakers are looking to reduce auto emissions and fight climate change. From a new third-floor apartment flooded with natural light, developer Ken Weinstein looked at the catalyst for renovating the 1902 Germantown factory: the buff-colored stone SEPTA Wayne Junction Station a block away. “Imagine being able to roll out of bed, jump on the train, and get to Center City in minutes, t

The coronavirus pandemic hit public transport hard. Global ridership tanked initially by as much as 80%, and transit was still at around just 20% of pre-pandemic ridership at the end of 2020. There is serious concern that people will increasingly opt for private vehicles, should public transport not recuperate. Recent research by WRI shows how ensuring public transport not only survives but thrives is crucial for a green recovery, and to transport decarbonization actions that

The transportation sector is the largest single generator of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. One big reason: Americans drive a lot, rarely use other forms of transportation, and emit a lot of carbon dioxide in the process. Only 1 percent of all trips Americans take, even those over short distances, are by bicycle. There’s plenty of room for improvement. In the Netherlands, 27 percent of workers commute by bike thanks to accessible, safe, and clean cycling netwo

The 82 Alliance, a sister organization of GVF, is a not-for-profit mobility think tank that focuses on reimagining how we move our cities, towns and people. As our world is changing we can and should be planning and creating a better tomorrow. Check out the growth and accomplishments from 2021 in their new report.

Great programs like this one in Minnesota don’t happen when big parking lots are mandatory. What if more of our collective brainpower—not just our governments, but the billions of tiny decisions that add up to our entire economy—were working to reduce our dependence on the automobile? How many good little ideas might we come up with? Here’s one: apartments that come with an all-you-can-ride transit pass included. It’s happening right now in Minneapolis, the Star-Tribune repor

Aslate of new guidelines will encourage states to spend their federal safety dollars on protecting vulnerable road users — but some advocates say both the recommendations and a new rule buried in the bipartisan infrastructure bill could be even stronger. On Wednesday, the Federal Highway Administration released updated guidance for how states should spend the money they get from the the Highway Safety Improvement Program — a program which, contrary to the confusing name, can