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The Biden administration awarded $2.2 billion in RAISE grants last week. Plus, why housing and land use policies can get people out of their cars.

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EDT on July 3, 2023

Image: Gage Skidmore, CC

The U.S. DOT distributed $2.2 billion in RAISE grants for 162 projects that promote safety, sustainability, connectivity and equity. (Mass Transit)
One simple way to reduce the amount people drive is to build more housing closer to the places they drive to especially in the suburbs. (Slate)
Fast-food drive-throughs are hazardous to pedestrians and hurt local businesses. (The Takeout)
Transit agencies can solve their staffing shortages by hiring entry-level people, training them and promoting from within, rather than expecting job candidates to move. (Metro Magazine)
Two-thirds of Americans understand the concept of induced demand, so why don't more elected officials? (Streetsblog USA)
France erupted in protests after police shot and killed a 17-year-old they'd pulled over. (CNN)
An especially chaotic week on Atlanta roads shows why, in the AJC's opinion, drivers need to behave more responsibly.
Copper wire thefts are delaying construction on L.A. Metro light rail projects. (Los Angeles Times)
Denver officials say they need $10 million upfront to implement a program that will levy a small fee on property owners to fix sidewalks. (CBS News)
Seattle residents are mounting a campaign to convince the city to pedestrianize streets. (The Urbanist)
Northwest Arkansas cities are signing off on a Vision Zero plan for the region. (Axios)
A London student's invention involving lasers lets cyclists create an instant bike lane wherever they ride. (Bicycling)

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