Tuesday’s Headlines To Keep the Big Mo Going

12:01 AM EDT on May 18, 2021

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The federal government only provides money for transit maintenance and capital costs, but agencies need funding for operations, too. (Transportation for America)
Transportation advocates want the updated Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices to address "digital signaling" to help cities deal with increasing competition for curb space. (Streetsblog USA)
When it comes to infrastructure, Democrats see equity as helping minority, low-income and indigenous communities and people with disabilities, while Republicans look at equity in geographical terms. (Eno Center for Transportation)
A California man who was arrested for sitting in the back seat while his Tesla drove on autopilot did it again — and says he'll keep on doing it because he can afford to buy more Teslas if the police keep impounding them (The Hill). Meanwhile, a Waymo vehicle that took off without its backup driver and then got confused by traffic cones shows why self-driving cars aren't ready for prime time (CNN).
Telecommuting won't solve traffic congestion, says UCLA planning professor Michael Manville. (Innovation Hub)
After ending a bus-lane pilot program in March, Charlotte is now considering adding bus-only lanes to other busy corridors. (WFAE)
Even in bike-happy Seattle, friction persists between drivers and cyclists. (News Tribune)
Milwaukee could use federal stimulus funds to extend its streetcar line. (Business Journal)
With a 2025 deadline for Vision Zero, San Diego streets are more deadly than ever. (KPBS)
Baton Rouge is gearing up for an October referendum on continuing a property tax that funds transit. (The Advocate)
Spain, which has already reduced speed limits on urban streets, is now considering doing the same on that country’s equivalent of highways. (The Local)
Would you ride this e-scooter that can go 60 miles per hour? (Electrek)