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Monday’s Headlines Averted a Crisis

Amtrak is back on now that a railroad strike was called off. Plus, an Uber hack, a Detroit freeway with a legacy of racism and more news.

By Blake Aued

12:00 AM EDT on September 19, 2022

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Amtrak has restored all service after a railroad strike failed to materialize (CNN), but the White House-brokered deal between labor unions and freight haulers could still fall apart (The Hill).
A hacker who was apparently motivated by Uber’s poor treatment of drivers gained access to the ride-hailing company’s data. (Washington Post)
The Biden administration has approved 35 states’ plans to install more electric vehicle chargers. (Public Power)
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $105 million grant to tear down a Detroit freeway that segregates the city. (The Root)
A $15 million Federal Transit Administration grant will allow Florida’s SunLine transit agency to buy new fuel-cell and battery-powered buses. (Intelligent Transport)
Pittsburgh is eyeing a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2045, but it will cost $572 million. (Post-Gazette)
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is facing a $421 million budget deficit in 2024. (Boston Herald)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill providing fare-free transit for students (LAist). He has yet to decide on a bill about parking requirements that could open up land now devoted to cars for more housing (Slate).
A Northern Virginia transportation authority is proposing a potentially transformative transit network, but also thousands of miles of new highway lanes. (Greater Greater Washington)
A Colorado bill would make it easier for law enforcement agencies to install cameras to catch speeders. (CPR)
New Orleans is removing protected bike lanes in response to drivers’ complaints about traffic and loss of parking. (WWNO)
Take a look at options for bike and pedestrian paths on the new I-5 bridge between Washington and Oregon. (Bike Portland)
Here’s the recommended route for Omaha’s new streetcar. (KETV)
Savannah is considering a Vision Zero plan. (Fox 28)
As shown in Helsinki, solutions for reducing air pollution in colder climates could be as simple as telling drivers not to use snow tires. (Smart Cities World)
Paris, Bogota, Milan and San Francisco are among the health-conscious cities that put pedestrians first during the pandemic. (BBC)