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12:01 AM EST on December 22, 2025

An open street on 34th Avenue in New York.

Pedestrian-friendly streets are also socially vibrant public gathering spaces. (Urban Land)
NextCity released a year-end list of 2025’s top transportation story.
What should cities like New York do about people who are experiencing a crisis on the subway? Vital City put together a guide.
Tesla could face a 30-day sales ban in California if it doesn’t stop using the misleading term “autopilot.” (PC Mag)
Sound Transit rejected the idea of eliminating a new downtown Seattle rail tunnel as it stares down a $34 billion deficit for capital projects. (KOMO)
The Chicago Transit Authority started a “security surge” that put dozens more officers on patrol (Sun-Times). That’s not good enough for the Trump administration, though (Axios).
Weekend ridership on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. (WGBH)
The Trump administration canceled $109 million in green transportation grants for Colorado. (Sun)
Florida remains one of the most dangerous states for cyclists and pedestrians. (News From the States)
Miami’s form-based code and street grid make it a walkable city. (CNU Public Square)
Jacksonville’s new autonomous shuttles are struggling with low ridership and a dispute with the federal government over safety. (Florida Times-Union)
D.C.’s Capital Bikeshare broke its all-time ridership record with 6.4 million rides. (Greater Greater Washington)
Ann Arbor opened its first bus-only lane. (MLi v e)
Denver pranksters hijacked digital roadside signs to deliver and anti-car message, and Streetsblog USA has a few ideas for others who might be inclined to follow suit.

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