Friday’s Headlines Hush That Fuss

New BRT in Denver, the case for reimagining parking lots, and more in today's headlines.

1:12 AM EDT on March 29, 2024

Transport Matters makes a strong case for more bus rapid transit.
Riders like zero-emissions buses. (The City Fix)
American cities are full of blighted parking lots that serve no purpose, not even to park cars. (Washington Post)
Reducing drivers is also in the interests of major employers. (Smart Cities Dive)
California's transportation department has pledged to spend $1 billion on bike and pedestrian paths over the next four years. (CBS 8)
Colorado Democrats are moving to give the governor more control over transit. (Colorado Public Radio)
The Colorado DOT is considering BRT along one of Denver's most heavily traveled routes. (9 News)
Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Agency officials said recently released plans for new stations won't interfere with plans to extend the streetcar along the Beltline. (AJC)
In Minneapolis, they're very concerned about what they'd do without Uber and Lyft (Star Tribune).
Amtrak is investing $122 million in improving its Harrisburg line. (Transportation Today)
Here are Reddit's top communities for urban cyclists (Momentum Mag)