Monday’s Headlines Are Wheeling and Dealing

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By Blake Aued

12:44 AM EDT on June 5, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Are Wheeling and Dealing

Car dealers are among the most wealthy and powerful lobbying groups in the U.S., and they are going to war against electric vehicles and in favor of conservative causes. (Slate)
The Biden administration’s program to remove urban freeways lacks concrete objectives and measurements of success, according to federal auditors. (Smart Cities Dive)
Research shows that transit and micromobility are equal to cars when it comes to accessing jobs. (Smart Cities Dive)
The long-term success of Bay Area transit depends on consolidating the region’s 27 agencies. (Streetsblog SF)
The Austin city council approved an implementation plan for the $7 billion Project Connect transit expansion headlined by a 10-mile light rail line. (American-Statesman)
A Boston Globe tick-tock details the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s clash with federal regulators over rail safety issues.
Suburban city and county governments have too much influence on Houston’s transit planning. (Urban Edge)
Denver residents are calling for more emphasis on transit as the city reconfigures its Vision Zero strategy. (Colorado Newsline)
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore walked Wheaton’s Georgia Avenue to get a firsthand look at pedestrian perils. (DCist)
Tulsa is seeking federal funding for a new bus rapid transit route. (Fox 23)
New York City should look to London for an example of how to successfully implement congestion pricing. (Curbed)
Lyon is the first French city to charge for parking based on a vehicle’s weight and emissions. (Connexion)
Fortaleza, Brazil, won a $1 million prize for its plan to build 110 miles of protected bike lanes. (The Guardian)

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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