- Transportation for America is calling on Congress to fund highways and transit equally, rather than the current 80/20 split in favor of roads.
- A former deputy transportation secretary and Joe Biden advisor says the Biden administration will boost funding for programs like Obama-era TIGER grants and focus on the worthiest projects, rather than those that are most "shovel ready." (Engineering News-Record, Streetsblog)
- Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot used transportation infrastructure as a weapon against Black Lives Matter protestors, raising bridges and shutting down public transit, which stranded many workers. (The Appeal)
- While it's unclear why a Portland transportation referendum failed earlier this month, officials' decision to fund it with a payroll tax instead of a fuel tax amounted to a 30-cent subsidy on a gallon of gas. Notably, the measure failed in Southwest Portland, which stood to land the biggest project, a $1 billion light rail line. (City Commentary)
- Charlotte officials are working on a package of light rail, road and bike lane projects that could total in the $4 billion to $6 billion range. Mayor Harvey Gantt calls it a "transformational moment." (WSOC)
- Uber and Lyft are bouncing back, but New York City's taxi industry is still devastated by the pandemic. (NY Times)
- The Twin Cities' Metro Transit is sending police onto buses and trains to encourage passengers to wear masks. (Star-Tribune)
- A Northern Kentucky foundation is investing $3 million in walking and biking infrastructure in the Cincinnati region. (WCPO)
- Dallas transit agency DART received approval for a hybrid bus-route redesign that will focus more on frequency on high-ridership routes while also putting 73 percent of residents within a half-mile of a stop. (Community Impact)
- The Utah Transit Authority's new five-year plan includes service every 15 minutes on core routes. (Salt Lake Tribune)
- The embattled director of Honolulu's rail authority is still pursuing a public-private partnership for a light-rail extension despite numerous setbacks. (Civil Beat)
- Boston's conflicting traffic signals are a danger to pedestrians. (WCVB)
- Don't call him Amtrak Joe. The president-elect has a new nickname: Bikin' Biden. (Streetsblog NYC)
Streetsblog
Monday’s Headlines and We’re Off to the Races
By Blake Aued
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog USA
Why Is the Governor of New York Trying to Make It Easier to Deny Traffic Violence Victims Insurance Payouts?
The governor is still fighting to make it cheaper to drive with a reform that would reduce compensation to some crash victims.
Study: Most Of America’s Paint-Only Bike Paths Are On Our Deadliest Roads
Even worse, most Americans see these terrible lanes and think, "I'd be crazy to ride a bike" — and the cycle continues.
February 23, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Take a Walk on the Not-So-Wild Side
Research increasingly shows that walkability, active streets and greenspace in cities contribute to mental well-being.
February 23, 2026
Friday Video: Take A Belated Valentine’s Day Trip to the Transit Paradise of Paris
Bon voyage!
February 20, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Are Over ICE
Traffic safety and transportation funding continue to get tangled up in immigration enforcement under Trump.
February 20, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Women Changing Cities
Chris and Melissa Bruntlett on their new book and the mobility of care work and the unpaid labor that undergirds the economy.
February 19, 2026
