Last September, Washington D.C. passed the Vision Zero Enhancement Omnibus Amendment Act of 2019. The law, modeled after one in Cambridge, Massachusetts, takes a novel approach to designated bike lane development and is expected to boost bicycle use and safety in the city. How … [Read more...] about New bike lane construction bill in D.C. aims to boost cycling and safety
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These 15 states will join California in electrifying all buses and trucks
Fifteen states and Washington, DC have announced that they will follow California’s lead in switching all heavy-duty trucks, vans, and buses over to running on electricity, in what could be one of the most significant efforts to reduce harmful diesel engine pollution in the … [Read more...] about These 15 states will join California in electrifying all buses and trucks
Proposed D.C. bill would end felony disenfranchisement
Voting is one of the strongest tools citizens have in voicing their opinion in political leadership and legislation, but in the US where about 1 in 40 adults cannot vote due to a felony conviction, the democratic system is lacking the voice of a significant portion of the … [Read more...] about Proposed D.C. bill would end felony disenfranchisement
Ford to test self-driving cars in Washington DC
Self-driving cars are headed to their biggest stage yet: Washington DC. On Monday, Ford announced a partnership with the city's government to begin testing self-driving cars in early 2019. … [Read more...] about Ford to test self-driving cars in Washington DC