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Ain’t No Wednesday’s Headlines Wide Enough

Boo hoo, the Biden administration doesn't allow enough spending on roads. Good thing red-state governors like Mike Parsons and Ron DeSantis are stepping up!

By Blake Aued

12:00 AM EST on February 1, 2023

Ain’t No Wednesday’s Headlines Wide Enough

Photo: No More Freeways PDX

The best new bike lanes are in New Jersey, Providence, Portland, Pittsburgh, Seattle, suburban D.C. and even South Carolina and Indiana. (People for Bikes)
Micromobility vehicles like scooters and e-bikes deserve more attention in conversations around climate change. (Smart Cities Dive)
This Associated Press story frames the Biden administration’s fix-it-first policy as a blow to put-upon “advocates for road construction” like suburban mayors, even when that “road construction” comes at the expense of transit projects.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans to fast-track 20 road-widening projects at a cost of $7 billion. (WPTV)
In addition to gas tax revenue and federal infrastructure funds, Missouri Gov. Mike Parsons is proposing $859 million for highway widening. (Next STL)
Washington, D.C. is now the largest U.S. city with fare-free buses after the city council approved a zero-fare policy without Mayor Muriel Bowser’s approval. (CNBC)
San Francisco’s bike plan will focus on neighborhoods that historically feel left out of transportation decisions. (The Frisc)
The Boston Chamber of Commerce is backing a Massachusetts bill to study congestion pricing. (Herald)
Salt Lake City has plans to replace a mountain highway with gondolas to cut down on crashes and emissions. (Electrek)
Now that Portland has taken over 82nd Avenue from the state, planning starts in earnest to provide better bus service. (Bike Portland)
Charlotte will soon decide on a route for the Silver Line. (Axios)
The Denver city council voted to decriminalize jaywalking. (Denverite)
People all over the world are starting “bike buses” so their kids can all ride to school together. Here’s how to start yours. (Wired)

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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