Me, in Bloomberg CityLab: Robotaxi companies are presenting themselves as transit’s new best friend. Don't fall for it. Cities full of robotaxis would be a disaster for public transportation. #AVs #selfdriving #cities #transit

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Robotaxis Are No Friend of Public Transportation

AV companies like Waymo are promoting the idea that driverless technology can complement transit service. Recent ride-hailing history suggests othe...

On NPR 's On Point, I discussed the feds' proposal to restrain car bloat: "It's a watershed moment for NHTSA, [proposing] not a suggestion, but a rule within the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to protect pedestrian safety." Recording/transcript:

Trucks and SUVs are bigger — and more dangerous — than ever. New safety rules aim to fix that

Pedestrian deaths in this country are at an all-time high. And now, the government is stepping in. For the first time ever, the National Highway Tr...