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Congestion Pricing Passed in New York, but Can It Be a National Solution to Traffic?

The failure of the subway system provided political will for the policy, but it might be harder to rally support for congestion pricing in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Boston.

Sophie Kasakove

Education

Can Traffic Pollution Negatively Affect Student Performance?

A working paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research indicates that higher levels of pollution can lead to behavioral and academic problems.

Nicole Javorsky

Economics

Is It Time for U.S. Cities to Consider Implementing Congestion Charges?

New York City could soon be the first American urban center to implement this strategy to ease congestion and speed up commute times.

John Rennie Short

News in Brief

Can We Use Data to Stop Deadly Car Crashes?

Major cities are taking a big-picture look at traffic deaths—and it's working.

Allison Shapiro

Environment

Sometimes a Slow Train Is a Good Thing

A traffic model incorporating subway and street traffic suggests faster trains aren't always good for congestion.

Nathan Collins

News in Brief

The Psychological Impact of Driving Among Police Cars

Examining that jumpy feeling you get when a cop car pulls up behind you—and you've done nothing wrong.

Rick Paulas

Environment

OMG, Who Wants Some #RhinoHorn?

Social media and e-commerce sites are the new battlegrounds for the illegal wildlife trade.

Jason Bittel

News in Brief

The Racial Imbalance in Traffic Stops Persists

Across the country, non-white drivers are more likely to be stopped, and those stops are more likely to lead to frisks, searches, and tickets.

Lauren Kirchner

Environment

Why We Rage on the Roads—and How to Stop

A perfect combination of fear and overconfidence produces dangerous escalations of tiny incidents. The best course of action is to allow the guy flipping you the bird to drive right past.

Rick Paulas

Environment

Climate Change Will Make Your Commute a Nightmare

Extreme weather and rising seas are starting to wreak havoc on our transportation systems.

John Upton