Today’s Headlines
- GOP Feels Buyer's Remorse Over Earmark Ban (Politico)
- House Passes Temporary Extension of Transportation Bill to October 2011 (T4America)
- Tax Cut Deal Does Not Extend Build America Program (Infrastructurist)
- Senators Aim to Revive Energy Debate Early in 2011 (The Hill)
- The Ever Elusive Infrastructure Bank: A Panacea for Transportation Funding? (Transpo Nation)
- California Rail Authority Hit With Discrimination Lawsuit (Mercury News)
- The District Loses Bike-Friendly Transportation Director Gabe Klein (WaPo, City Paper)
- Amtrak Set Ridership Record Over Thanksgiving (Baltimore Sun)
- Charles Marohn on What Makes a "Strong Town" (Grist)
- How Much of a Problem Is Drunk Cycling? (BikePortland)
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog USA
To Help Save the Planet, Take the ‘Week Without Driving’ Challenge
Former Sierra Club President Ramón Cruz is urging Americans to give up driving for seven days — and support policies to make it optional for everyone.
Labor Gains: NYC Judge Tosses App Giants’ Suit to Stop Deliverista Minimum Wage
Justice Nicholas Moyne cleared the way for a long-delayed wage hike for workers who brave dangerous roads to bring food directly to New Yorkers.
Friday’s Headlines Are Charged Up
Expect a lot fewer ordinary gas stations and a few more Buc-ee's in your area as the electric vehicle transition continues.
Commentary: Let’s Talk About the Real “Fatal Flaw” on Valencia
How many people have to die before professional advocates stop endorsing the Valencia Street "experiment" on people?
Talking Headways Podcast: Beyond Greenways
This week we’re joined by Bob Searns to talk about his new book and grand ideas for walking trails that circle whole regions and more local routes that make up a new mode of green infrastructure in cities.
