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Thursday’s Headlines Won’t Go Back

Although it's likely Senate Democrats and President Biden will be able to block some or most of the damage, House Republicans are trying to undo infrastructure spending piece by piece.

July 20, 2023

Making Hiking Accessible Without Cars

Experiencing the majesty of nature shouldn't require a set of keys. Here's how parks around the world are making driving optional.

July 20, 2023

Scaled-Back LA Freeway Widening Will No Longer Destroy Residents’ Homes

Metro Senior Director Isidro Pánuco announced that the 605 Corridor Improvement Project will have no residential displacements as it will be kept within existing Caltrans right-of-way.

July 19, 2023

Florida Just Sent a Distracted Driver to Jail For 30 Years. Is it Justice?

A possibly record-breaking sentence for a Florida motorist is prompting a conversation about what the consequences might stop the national epidemic of distracted driving — and who should receive them.

July 19, 2023

Calif. Stop-as-Yield Bill Dropped… for Now? Forever?

Boerner's staff emphasize that the Assemblymember plans to continue working on the issue, but that as of now there are no details about what a "robust and comprehensive bike and e-bike safety bill package" might contain.

July 18, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Coming ‘Round the Bend

Amtrak wants to bring passenger rail to 160 new cities in the next 15 years — if state governments are willing to play ball.

July 18, 2023

Did Minnesota Just Release the Best Statewide Transportation Bill Yet?

Minnesota's new state transportation financing and policy bill reads like a sustainable transportation advocates' holiday wishlist. How did they get there— and could it be a model for other communities, too?

July 18, 2023

Is A $15 Toll The ‘Political Sweet Spot’ for Congestion Pricing?

A "modest" $15 peak-hour, $9 weekend, and $3 off-peak toll combination would cut traffic by 14 percent and raise $1.2 billion for the MTA, economists Charles Komanoff and Gernot Wagner said in a new report.

July 17, 2023