'$2m for a few bike lanes, pedestrian bump outs, and bushes on top of yet another multi-billion-dollar highway expansion project will do little to address either the historical nor ongoing harms that highways impose.' kyle says no to evicting migrants for @streetsblogCHI chi.streetsblog.org/2024/04/16/cit…

'[When we look at the empty bike lane in the rain, [we should be] doing everything we can do to get more people in it, rather than asking why it's there at all.' @StreetsblogKea.
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Remote work hasn't only taken a bite out of transit ridership; all that vacant office space is costing cities tax revenue required to fund services, too.

Learn more in headlines.
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Yes, because it's absurd that Congress offers $1000s off an electric SUV, but nothing to promote e-bikes that are greener and more space-efficient -- and also far less likely to kill you on the street.

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'Rarely do I hear talk about making matters more costly for car users. That’s a political taboo and has been for decades. But until the political will changes, the costs of past practices will continue to mount.' Kevin J. Krizek for @BoulderWeekly. boulderweekly.com/opinion/city-t…

A record number of victims of crashes involving New York city employees in city-owned cars filed claims in fiscal year 2023 — and settlements with victims have jumped 23 percent, a new report shows. Streetsblog New York explores.
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Hint: the lowest-mileage region in America isn't the one you think. (HT @StreetlightData). usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/16/see…

The cost of owning a car is one of the biggest drivers of inflation — particularly insurance, which as of March was up 32 percent year over year, Eno Center for Transportation finds.

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A new study finds that a particle within vehicle exhaust can cause Alzheimer's disease.

The more we learn about cars' impact on public health, the worse it seems to be.

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The T plans to roll out a new network of four frequent-service bus routes across the northern part of its service area before the end of 2024 in the first implementation phase of its bus network redesign. Streetsblog MASS explores. mass.streetsblog.org/2024/04/11/bus…

Want a first glimpse of the potential interior design of California's high speed trains? @StreetsblogCAL's got you.
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When Congressional Bike Caucus founder Earl Blumenauer retires later this year, he's passing the baton to one Rep. Mike Thompson. We sat down to learn more about his plans for the next congress, and how he's getting other legislators riding.
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The U.S. Senate voted to overturn the Biden administration's rule requiring states to set non-binding performance measures for transportation emissions after two federal judges also struck down the rule.

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After nearly two years of planning, the Commonwealth is gearing up to spend $4.5 million to help low- and moderate-income households purchase new pedal-assist electric bikes. Streetsblog MASS explores.
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On the new #TalkingHeadways , @TheOverheadWire is joined by Sara Stickler of WTS International to discuss how they highlight women’s expertise in transportation and creates opportunities from mentorship to leadership and education. Listen in now. usa.streetsblog.org/2024/04/11/tal…

Under the Healthy Streets L.A. initiative, the city is required to implement bus, bike, and walk improvements approved in the city's Mobility Plan 2035 every time they repave. And now, it's officially the law of the land. StreetsblogLA explores.
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Traffic deaths are declining for those ensconced in thousands of pounds of steel. For the rest of us? not so much.

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'Nor am I saying that everyone should ditch their cars. What I am saying is that a world where every family has multiple cars is unsustainable and undesirable.' Via @Guardian.
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Street vendors and advocacy groups are suing the City of L.A. over its failure to bring itself into compliance with a state law that disallows no-vending zones — but the trial was just proposed. StreetsblogLA explores. la.streetsblog.org/2024/04/08/tri…

Secretary of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt called the lack of women working for the T “embarrassing” and asked the agency’s management to do more to recruit them. Streetsblog MASS explores.
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