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The Trump administration pulled $4 billion in grants for high-speed rail, and now California doesn't want it back.

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EST on December 30, 2025

Calling the Trump administration an “untrustworthy partner,” California dropped a lawsuit seeking to restore $4 billion for high-speed rail, and will pursue private funding instead. (New York Times)
Political experts advise New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to move quickly if he hopes to fulfill campaign promises like fare-free buses. (Fast Company)
Crime on the Chicago Transit Authority is actually down slightly this year despite a handful of attention-grabbing incidents. (Tribune)
Arizona Republicans are trying to block a plan to bring Phoenix light rail to I-10 and the state capitol. (Capitol Times)
Nashville’s WeGo Transit will expand hours and frequency starting Sunday. (Fox 17)
Even though most Detroit residents drive, 87 percent view transit as a benefit to the region. (Detroit News)
Indianapolis residents are calling for safety improvements on a street with a history of hit-and-runs. (WRTV)
Traffic deaths in Dallas fell from 208 last year to 107 in 2025. (Observer)
Denver, however, had its deadliest year since 2013, with 90 road deaths. (Westword)
Riding Utah’s commuter rail is cheaper than driving, but it also takes longer. (KUER)
Worried about slipping on icy sidewalks? Try using coffee grounds to gain traction. (The Sun)

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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