Streetsblog
Monday’s Headlines Have Infrastructure Advice
Don't spend it on roads. Go big or go home. And first, do no harm. Plus, pedestrians deaths are rising, and stories about them continue to get the facts wrong.
May 23, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Going Underground
The growing "cap and cover" movement seeks to reunite neighborhoods and improve air quality by burying urban freeways.
May 20, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Need An Assist
Small cities need help applying for infrastructure grants. Also, want to help Ukraine beat Putin? Put up more barriers for e-bike users.
May 19, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Want Safe Streets Now
Particularly frightening about the 16-year high in traffic deaths: The spike in pedestrians killed, seniors killed and deaths caused by large truck drivers.
May 18, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Get Moving
The Biden administration wants to speed up environmental reviews for infrastructure projects, and more headlines.
May 17, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Are Feeling Congested
Less driving equals less traffic. Simple as that. Plus, a history of open streets, a study on how road design encourages fast driving and other news.
May 16, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Looking for a Match
Will struggling transit agencies be able to come up with the matching funds to win federal infrastructure grants?
May 13, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are at an All-Time High
Just like gas prices. Plus, a Q&A with former Streetsblog editor Angie Schmitt, and why quick delivery could be bad for the environment even if it saves car trips.
May 12, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Voting Yes
Voters will generally support tax hikes to fund transit if they think there's something in it for them, which is why BRT is a better bet at the ballot box.
May 11, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Have Gone Country
Rural communities are vulnerable to climate change and need federal infrastructure funds, but often lack the capacity to apply.
May 10, 2022