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Give Thanks for Thursday’s Bonus Headlines

We had a few leftovers, so consider these gravy.

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EST on November 23, 2023

Give Thanks for Thursday’s Bonus Headlines

We had a few headlines leftover, so consider these gravy. Tim Sackton

Don’t call California’s additional funding for transit agencies a “bailout.” They’ve been fiscally responsible, keeping services running so essential workers could show up during a pandemic when many paying riders stayed home. After all, no one cuts road budgets if fewer people drive. (Newsweek)
The Biden administration is handing out money for transit agencies to buy zero-emissions buses, but manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand. (Smart Cities Dive)
A survey of 400 North American cities found that about a third offered e-scooters, a third had a bikeshare system, and a third enjoyed both. (Clean Technica)
Drivers are mean, and gig workers don’t make much money, one YouTuber learned during a day spent delivering food on an e-bike. (Electrek)
Bloomberg interviewed Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who’s actually managed to achieve Vision Zero for six straight years.
The Kansas City Streetcar has a new wrap celebrating the local public library’s 150th anniversary. (KSHB)
Montreal residents took to the streets to oppose cutting back transit hours. (Gazette)
Speaking of Montreal, the city’s new REM rail line is automated for the people — no Driver 8 required. (Infrastructure Investor)

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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