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Wednesday’s Headlines as the House Readies a Second Impeachment

We know you want to get back to watching the impeachment, so here's all the news you need.

By Blake Aued

1:15 AM EST on January 13, 2021

The Federal Transit Administration has released the $14 billion in transit funds from the most recent coronavirus relief bill passed in December. (RT&S)
Drivers generally disregard painted lines telling them where to stop at intersections, according to a Minnesota study. (Route Fifty)
Having trouble falling asleep? The Eno Center for Transportation examines how the federal government can finance infrastructure construction.
Even though riding transit isn’t any more dangerous than going to the store, Philadelphia transit officials are worried that COVID-19 will depress ridership for years to come. (Inquirer)
The FTA approved a $766-million grant to replace a 110-year-old train bridge in New Jersey. (Railway Age)
Baltimore officials say the city’s transit system is unreliable and are seeking an additional $750 million in state funding. (Maryland Matters)
Some Oregon lawmakers want to prohibit tolling on I-205 unless the money goes toward widening the freeway. Currently revenue could go toward transit, walking or biking projects. (Bike Portland)
As in many cities, more people died on Austin roads last year despite fewer cars. Drivers killed 94 people in 2020, the most since 2015. (Monitor)
The South Shore double-tracking project recently funded by the FTA will help Michigan residents get to Chicago faster. (MLive)
Santa Clara Valley Transit is increasing frequency on seven bus routes because riders are being left behind due to social distancing requirements. (San Jose Spotlight)
An audit of Honolulu’s bike-share program that emphasized missed parking revenue failed to consider the benefits, like fewer car trips, cleaner air and better health. (Civil Beat)
Amazon is turning 39 London parking spaces into a logistics hub for e-cargo-bike delivery riders. (Supply Chain)

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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