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Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best We’ve Got

Googling around the edges seems to be the strategy here. Too bad President Biden can't just snap his figures and make things happen.

By Blake Aued

12:06 AM EDT on July 26, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best We’ve Got

American cities’ Vision Zero efforts aren’t always perfect, but they’re the best we’ve got, and there are ways to make them more equitable and effective, Engadget argues.
A Google Maps feature showing the most fuel-efficient route has saved 1.2 million tons of carbon dioxide from reaching the atmosphere. (The Verge)
Lyft is considering selling off its bike-share unit. (Reuters)
Car ownership can send people into bankruptcy or even to jail. (Streetsblog USA)
Yes, the U.S. should match China’s level of investment in transit, but this South China Morning Post article written by an American never mentions that China achieved that through a top-down autocratic regime. Perhaps the 19th century in Europe and the U.S. have more to teach us (Eno Center for Transportation).
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is personally taking over the L.A. Metro with a promise to reassure jittery riders — especially women — while also getting homeless people the help they need. (Daily News)
From debris to dangerous drivers, there are many reasons why cyclist might choose not to use a bike lane, so Oregon cyclists want to repeal a state law requiring them to do so. (Bike Portland)
San Antonio has officially given up on bike and pedestrian improvements to Broadway after the state DOT blocked the $42 million project. (San Antonio Report)
The Twin Cities’ Met Council is considering rerouting the Blue Line. (Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder)
Vermont EV advocates are wondering why this green state is considering double-taxing electric vehicles. (Digger)
San Francisco cyclists are having fun dunking all over an inadequate bike lane. (SFGate)

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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