Skip to Content
Streetsblog USA home
Streetsblog USA home
Log In
Friday Video

Friday Video: Connecting the Dots Between Trump, Transit Cuts, Walkability Rescissions, Big Oil and Union Busting

Take a ride with More Perfect Union and learn about capitalism.

Like they said in "The X-Files," the truth is out there.

Streetsblog readers have heard a lot recently about the Trump administration's cuts to walkability or bike-priority transportation projects, as well as its cuts to major transit infrastructure, but how many of us have tried to connect the dots that link Trump to Big Oil and Big Auto as well as to decades-long efforts to reduce the power of unions?

Well, in today's Friday video, meet Elise Joshi of More Perfect Union, a non-profit newsroom dedicated to putting a pro-labor spin on the issues of the day.

Enjoy her take on Trump and capitalism as she rides around town:

Stay in touch

Sign up for our free newsletter

More from Streetsblog USA

Opinion: NYC Is Partly To Blame For Failure of Privately Owned Citi Bike After Winter Storm

The Mamdani administration should fine Lyft for falling short of its contractual obligations — and reward it for meeting or surpassing them.

February 11, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines Are Back to the Future

Some old Greyhound stations are architectural landmarks. Can they be repurposed?

February 11, 2026

Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads

Some Super Bowl commercials are ads. And some are warning shots.

February 10, 2026

This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future

States monopolize federal transportation funding even though local and regional governments oversee most of our nation's roads. It's time for that to change, a new bill argues.

February 10, 2026

Tuesday’s Headlines Go Car-Free

Here's what cities can do to encourage residents to ditch their cars and cut their carbon footprint.

February 10, 2026

Stop Designing Streets for the ‘Average’ Driver

...and start designing them for real people who get around in many ways.

February 10, 2026
See all posts