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Chicago’s Downtown NASCAR Race Glorified Drivers, Ignored the Needs of Others
The Chicago and Illinois transportation departments, and the Chicago Park District, have gone out of their way to minimize the effect the race will have on local drivers, largely ignoring people on foot, bikes, and transit.
Friday’s Headlines Have Bad News and Bad News
Two rather pessimistic stories wonder whether the U.S. will ever rid itself of the car death cult.
Paris Mayor Enters Fray Between E-Bikes and Pedestrians — By Fighting Drivers
"Anne Hidalgo understands that cities must respond to the urgent crises of climate change and pedestrian and cyclist safety."
Baltimore Activists Want the Red Line — But the ‘Right’ Red Line
“When you find structural racism you've got to make structural change,” said one activist.
Talking Headways Podcast: Local Budgets … In A Bad State
It's time to talk about fiscal crises in history and how they affect today's failure to fund infrastructure.
Study: Two-Thirds of Americans Know Highway Expansions Don’t Cure Traffic
"The public is way ahead of the elected officials, and it's way ahead of the transportation officials in [talking about] the kind of future they want to see."
This Year’s RAISE Grants Will Help Disadvantaged Communities
A huge share of one of DOT's most important discretionary grant program's funds will go to communities that were historically harmed by transportation investments.
Thursday’s Headlines Are On the Road Again
As gas tax revenue shrinks, states are considering a mileage charge instead. But maybe they don't need so much money for roads, since building them just makes traffic worse.
Old Bikes + New Immigrants = Warm Welcome
Believe it or not, a heartwarming story out of New York City.
