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SURPRISE! Feds Seek Mandatory Helmet Laws
A federal safety board issued a surprise recommendation for mandatory bike helmet laws in all 50 states — unanimously approving a last-minute resolution that had not been recommended by the board's own staff.
November 5, 2019
Europe’s Congestion Pricing Lessons For America
Focusing on equity instead of revenue collection is a key toward ensuring a successful congestion pricing plan, transportation experts found.
October 31, 2019
Live from NY: It’s Andrew Yang On A Bike!
Here's an election cycle Andrew Yang is winning.
October 21, 2019
Report: Higher Gas Tax Could Increase Inequality
True, a higher tax could generate money for transit and discourage car use, but it takes a bigger chunk out of lower incomes.
October 17, 2019
Wednesday’s Headlines
The National Association of City Transportation Officials envisions a bleak future of single-occupant autonomous cars increasing congestion and exacerbating inequality. It’s released a blueprint for cities to avoid that fate by prioritizing “walking, biking, rolling and resting.” Other recommendations include a surcharge of $10 or more on Uber and Lyft rides, charging fees for use … Continued
October 16, 2019
Rogue Carters Stalling on Safety Measure
October 3, 2019
Caltrans Cancels High Desert Freeway Project
The freeway would have resulted in four million additional miles being driven every day.
October 2, 2019
Workers Causing More Injuries in Crashes
September 30, 2019
Atlanta’s Transit Flaws Are State’s Fault
Atlanta is set to spend more than half a billion dollars to build a 22-mile light rail line — but the vital public infrastructure won't likely be done until 2050 because the city isn't getting state or federal funding. And that's the problem.
September 25, 2019
Help Wanted: StreetsblogUSA is Hiring!
Do you have what it takes to be a national leader on the debate over sustainable transportation, livable streets, transit equity and the future of our cities? If so, please apply.
September 24, 2019
