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Tuesday’s Headlines Are Faster Than a Speeding Bus

WaPo breaks down bus rapid transit, the infrastructure stalemate continues, and more headlines just a click away.

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EDT on July 27, 2021

The White House was still negotiating with Republican senators on the infrastructure bill past a self-imposed Monday night deadline. (Associated Press)
Cheaper and faster than rail, many cities are turning to bus rapid transit as an alternative, but critics say BRT won’t fix America’s road-dominated suburbs. (Washington Post)
Removing urban freeways reduces pollution and improves nearby residents’ health — but only if those residents aren’t forced out by “green gentrification.” (Next City)
Tackling climate change means reducing auto dependence, which means reforming land use. (American Progress)
On-demand transit is no substitute for fixed routes. (Transit Center)
Uber was showing California drivers lower rates than passengers — minus added due to Prop 22 — raising transparency issues. (MarketWatch)
Chicago’s strategic transportation plan aims to improve transit and make streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians. (Sun-Times)
Construction on Pittsburgh’s downtown-to-Oakland BRT line could start before the end of the year. (Post-Gazette)
Omaha’s Metro Transit has a vision for a car-free city. (WOWT)
The Washington, D.C. police department is establishing a bike and scooter unit to get cops out of their cars. (DCist)
The Milwaukee streetcar returns to its regular hours Sunday. (WDJT)
Providence’s new city council passed a Complete Streets ordinance. (Journal)
Spin is launching a bike- and scooter-share program in Fort Collins. (North Forty News)
Gainesville, Florida, doesn’t deserve its bike-friendly designation. (Sun)

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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