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Tuesday’s Headlines CARE a Lot
But Congress didn't CARE enough about transit during the pandemic, it turns out. Money from federal COVID stimulus acts may not be enough to see some larger agencies through their ridership crisis.
September 27, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Look Forward to Cleaner Trains
Amtrak says it will go zero-carbon by 2045. Plus, the EPA is establishing a new unit for social justice issues.
September 26, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Cracking Open a Cold One
But not getting behind the wheel! Especially now that federal regulators have recommended mandating alcohol sensors in new cars.
September 23, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Feel a Little Better
Traffic deaths declined for the first time in almost two years, reversing a disturbing trend dating back to summer of 2020.
September 22, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Feel Insecure
One in four U.S. adults lack access to reliable transportation. The problem affects half of those who live below the poverty line, but also nearly a fifth of car owners.
September 21, 2022
Streetsblog Board Member Lands Major Job with Biden White House
Gabe Klein, a former Chicago and D.C. transportation agency leader — and a Streetsblog NYC and USA board member — has been chosen by “Electric” Joe Biden to head the administration’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, which was established by the bipartisan infrastructure bill and will hand out $7.5 billion in funding for the coming EV charging network.
September 20, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Charged Up
Just switching from gas to electric cars won't be enough to avert a climate catastrophe, or save the lives of the thousands killed by drivers.
September 20, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Averted a Crisis
Amtrak is back on now that a railroad strike was called off. Plus, an Uber hack, a Detroit freeway with a legacy of racism and more news.
September 19, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Back to Work
Labor unions and freight railroads have come to a tentative agreement, which is good news for passenger rail services that use those tracks.
September 16, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are Going on Strike
Actually, it's freight rail workers who are going on strike. But the strike will affect Amtrak and transit agencies that use those tracks.
September 15, 2022