Skip to Content
Streetsblog USA home
Log In
Streetsblog

Today’s Headlines

7:53 AM EST on February 24, 2010

    • House majority leader says his chamber isn't ready to sign off on the Senate jobs bill as is (Politico)
    • Meanwhile, manufacturers' lobby is "disappointed with" the Senate plan, saying a 10-month rescue of the highway trust fund is only viable "if this leads to a permanent six-year bill" (NAM Press)
    • Stimulus analysts at Onvia, the architects of Recovery.org, predict that 2010 will bring a "huge wave" of new infrastructure contracts (Onvia Press)
    • Cities are shortening yellow traffic-light times to try to reap more money from violators -- but at what cost to safety? (AlterNet)
    • It's not just losers in the race for TIGER grants who have complaints: North Carolina's governor told the feds her state got shafted by a $10 million award for bridge replacement (Observer)
    • Microsoft opposes the transit-rich alternative proposal floated by new Seattle Mayor McGinn to replace the area's congested 520 bridge (TechFlash)
    • Taxpayer-subsidized parking marches on in the D.C. area ... (Yglesias)
    • ... and at least one conservative isn't pleased (Cato @ Liberty)

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog USA

Transit

The Real Reason Assaults Against Transit Workers Are On The Rise

Hint: it's not just because service has been slashed.

December 7, 2023
Today's Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines’ Future Looks Bright

Amtrak Joe's administration is making big strides on rail, although it's lagging behind on EV chargers.

December 7, 2023
Noise Pollution

Car Noise Pollution is Worse in Redlined Neighborhoods — And Not Just for Humans

Transportation noise pollution can wreak havoc on wildlife populations, too — and that can have a devastating effect on their human neighbors.

December 6, 2023
Streetsblog San FranciscoBiking

Oakland Calif. Mayor Makes New Promise About Safety

Mayor Thao Tweets "It's time to reach a critical juncture where tragedies don’t catalyze improvements." But when and how will we know if the city has really reached that point and is serious about safety for all road users?

December 5, 2023
Today's Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines Envy Europe

Could the EU keep U.S. megacars off their streets?

December 5, 2023
See all posts