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Streetsblog Massachusetts |Environment

Biden Admin. Appoints Pete Buttigieg for Sec. of Transportation

Buttigieg will have a major responsibility in making sure the Biden administration meets its climate goals.

Christian MilNeil

December 15, 2020

Biden Admin. Appoints Pete Buttigieg for Sec. of Transportation

Streetsblog Chicago |Equity

Why the history of racism in transportation enforcement and planning still matters today

Mobility justice advocates discussed how the past must inform efforts to address present-day transportation inequities.

Courtney Cobbs

December 14, 2020

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Legislation

Rep. Pressley Calls on Feds to Fund Highways, Transit Equally

Since 1982, federal transportation funding has been governed by the "80-20 split," which restricts the federal Department of Transportation from spending more than 20 percent of its Highway Trust Fund money on transit projects, leaving the majority of federal funding for highway projects.

Christian MilNeil

December 11, 2020

Streetsblog Massachusetts |Promoted

Guest Column: Experience Shows That ‘Temporary’ Transit Cuts Often Become Permanent

Across the U.S., transit agencies often roll out deep service cuts under the guise of “temporary” service adjustments. Sadly, these cuts are rarely reversed. Whether it’s cutting late-night bus routes, lower-ridership subway lines or historic trolley networks, these services almost never return, especially in times of a budget crisis, because it’s far easier to stop […]

Christian MilNeil

December 11, 2020

Streetsblog Denver |Promoted

Back on Track: Transit Equity

“Transit justice does not rely on transit agencies alone. The injustices are symptoms of larger problems and the agencies have to work in tandem to create programmatic solutions that make our community safe and accessible for everyone,” Campbell stated.

Streetsblog Denver

December 11, 2020

Streetsblog San Francisco |Promoted

Ready to Share Streets with a Truly Driverless Car?

Plus Streetsblog calls bullsh*t on the "safety" motivation of Cruise and other AV companies

Roger Rudick

December 10, 2020

Streetsblog Chicago |Bicycling

What other intersections would benefit from artistic Complete Streets makeovers?

These kinds of Complete Streets interventions are fairly easy and inexpensive, and can help make neighborhoods safer as well as more beautiful.

John Greenfield

December 10, 2020

Streetsblog San Francisco |Promoted

Want More Transit? Develop and Tax the Land Around Stations

New study underscores the value of station-area development--and how it can be used to fund transit extensions

Roger Rudick

December 9, 2020

Streetsblog San Francisco |Air Quality

Now Fare Integration is Unfair?

Tired transit parochialism returns in time for Monday's MTC committee meeting

Roger Rudick

December 8, 2020

Streetsblog NYC |Bus Rapid Transit

A Fairer, Safer City? Here’s the Agenda from Top Transportation Advocacy Groups

Transit and safe streets are the foundation for climbing out of the coronavirus pandemic because street safety and transit improvements "can boost mobility, access, safety, and resiliency," a coalition of groups argue.

Dave Colon

December 8, 2020

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