Today’s Headlines
Thursday’s Headlines
Streetsblog is taking the holidays off, but here are some evergreen (pun intended) headlines to keep you occupied until we return Monday.
December 26, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
Transit shouldn’t just be free — transportation should be a guaranteed human right for all Americans. (Curbed) In a settlement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Uber has set up a $4.4-million fund to compensate employees who were sexually harassed. (Forbes) Three new studies address affordable housing near transit: One says land around Boston transit … Continued
December 24, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
Lots of cities have cameras to catch speeders now, and the Wall Street Journal catalogs which are serious about cracking down and which let dangerous drivers off the hook. Ride-hailing apps are keeping us from driving drunk — but studies show they’re also encouraging us to drink more, urban planner Richard Florida writes in City … Continued
December 23, 2019
Friday’s Headlines
Here are six simple things cities can do to improve urban design, like paint bus-only lanes and repurpose old warehouses for sustainable, affordable housing near transit. (Curbed) By giving drivers access to more information about who’s hailing them, Uber is strengthening its argument that drivers are contractors rather than employees, but also opening the door … Continued
December 20, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines
It doesn't have anything to do with transportation, but it's historic enough to be worth mentioning: The House of Representatives voted last night to impeach President Trump (CNN), which is a pretty rare thing. Now, on to more topical headlines ...
December 19, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
Analysts predict that 130 million e-bikes will be sold over the next three years, far outpacing other types of electric vehicles. (The Verge) Federal border patrol agents are staking out Greyhound bus stations nationwide, and the city of Spokane, Washington is fighting back. (The Intercept) Some Massachusetts lawmakers are seeking to stop Gov. Charlie Baker … Continued
December 18, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
Freight railroad companies are some of the staunchest supporters of climate denial and anti-climate science studies in the transportation industry. Why? Coal makes up one of every three tons of rail freight, and 70 percent of U.S. coal is shipped by rail. (The Atlantic) The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into a Connecticut … Continued
December 17, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
New research reinforces that the media is contributing to the public health epidemic of traffic deaths by subtly shifting blame from drivers onto cyclists and pedestrians. (City Lab) Could the Chinese government hack into Chinese-made buses and trains? Congress isn’t taking any chances, and it’s poised to ban transit agencies from using federal funds to … Continued
December 16, 2019
Thursday’s Headlines
Climate change, schmimate change — GM is still gonna try to sell you a big honkin’ SUV. (Associated Press) Uber and Lyft could get away with raising prices because people are “addicted” to the ride-hailing apps, according to a new survey. (CNBC) Bike-share startup Wheels’ e-bikes now come with a helmet — and a 20-percent … Continued
December 12, 2019