Today’s Headlines

Bus factory made famous by Obama’s stimulus is now laying off workers (NYT)

Illinois works both sides of the high-speed rail equation (Trib)

LaHood promises to deliver federal transit aid to help Chicago win the 2016 Olympics (WLS-TV)

U.S. DOT strengthens drug-testing rules for commercial license holders (Morning News)

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Sacramento's 23 light rail stations will have restrictions on what kind of development can happen nearby. Image: City of Sacramento

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Sacramento City Council Passes a Citywide TOD Ordinance

By Melanie Curry | Dec 14, 2018

City removes required parking minimums and restricts car-oriented uses near its light rail stations.

Here's how the once very-sorry bus stop now looks.

‘Sorry’ Bus Stop Gets an Upgrade

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 14, 2018

It's still no beauty, but Suffolk County's appearance in the Elite Eight of our annual "Sorry Bus Stop" contest inspired local officials into action. You're welcome, Islip.

Friday’s Headlines

By Blake Aued | Dec 14, 2018

Reindeer collisions are up at the North Pole due to a lack of sleigh lanes, and Santa is in danger of being replaced by a computer. Please help Streetsblog investigate these and other stories by contributing to our annual December donation drive. Today’s headlines: Florida is fast-tracking a South Dade bus rapid transit line. Many residents […]

Why the U.S. Leads the Developed World on Traffic Deaths

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 13, 2018

There are lots of reasons. But a new report makes one thing is clear: Our safety laws are much weaker than peer nations.

Talking Headways Podcast: Walt Disney, City Planner

By Jeff Wood | Dec 13, 2018

There's lots to unpack when you think about the impact of Walt Disney.

Thursday’s Headlines

By Blake Aued | Dec 13, 2018

In 2018, cities finally got serious about parking reform, with San Francisco and Minneapolis joining Buffalo, N.Y., and Hartford, Conn., in striking down bans on car-free housing, according to Sightline. Please help Streetsblog lead the way by contributing to our annual December donation drive. More headlines: Data shows that reducing parking also reduces congestion — if […]