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No, they don’t increase pollution. Yes, people use them. No, not just middle-class white men. The Guardian busts 10 myths about bike lanes. Uber is offering drivers more perks, but they’d probably prefer higher pay instead (Venture Beat). But the company views its 3.9 million drivers and their demands as a major drag on its … Continued

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EDT on July 8, 2019

No, they don’t increase pollution. Yes, people use them. No, not just middle-class white men. The Guardian busts 10 myths about bike lanes.
Uber is offering drivers more perks, but they’d probably prefer higher pay instead (Venture Beat). But the company views its 3.9 million drivers and their demands as a major drag on its bottom line (Yahoo Finance). At least struggling drivers can rest easy while sleeping in their cars knowing they helped an Uber co-founder recently bought a mansion for $72 million (Common Dreams).
Officials in Harris County, Texas, have killed plans for light rail serving one of Houston’s most popular entertainment districts. (The Leader)
Airlines serving San Diego have agreed to pour over a half-billion dollars into transit at the airport. (KUSI)
Transit agencies will add bus stops at three new Seattle light-rail stations, making it easier for riders to transfer. (KOMO)
Maryland wants to audit the D.C. Metro before it releases $55 million in funding to the transit agency. (WAMU)
California officials have released recommendations for stops on the state’s planned high-speed rail line — if what’s left of it ever gets built. (San Jose Mercury News)
Here’s a great idea: A library in Ohio will let cardholders check out a bike — and a helmet and lock — for free. (Bicycling)
New “floating” stops will make it easier for Baltimore bus riders to board and improve on-time performance. (WBAL)
Fort Collins, Colo., is seeking to have its trolley line declared a national historic landmark. (Coloradoan)
Here are the five best DIY bus stops in the country, according to City Lab.

Blake Aued

Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog's daily national news digest for years. He's also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York.

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