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How Your Car is Doubling as a Data Collection Device — And Who’s Profiting
Cars and the infrastructure that support them are spying on all of us. What will it take to keep them in check?
Monday’s Headlines to Start the Week
Amtrak delays, asphalt art, a Q&A with parking expert Henry Grabar, Pete Buttigieg on freeway expansions and more in today's headlines.
Wisconsin’s Dairy Industry Relies on Undocumented Immigrants, but the State Won’t Let Them Legally Drive
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. “It’s a Catch-22 for a lot of folks,” advocates say.
Amtrak Cuts Bicycle Capacity Between Chicago and Milwaukee
It's a bummer that Amtrak reduced bike capacity without alerting customers, but help is on the way.
Friday’s Headlines Can’t Drive 55
Does lowering speed limits actually slow down drivers? It's hard to say, given a lack of data. Meanwhile, New York state might start addressing speeding by focusing on lead-footed drivers' cars.
How to Advocate For Transit and Bike Improvements From Inside a Government Agency
"As agency staff or an outside consultant, your hands might be officially tied…but you can still kick."
See It: San Francisco’s Impressive New Concrete-Island-Protected Bike Lanes
Streetfilms documents Oakland's best-practice protected bike lane and decides it looks great.
What Chicago Would Be Like With a Citywide Low-Stress Cycling Network
The 7.8 side street bike tour takes place this Sunday, August 6, at 9 a.m. leaving from Catalpa (5500 N.) and Campbell (2500 W.) avenues in Lincoln Square.
Thursday’s Headlines Have an Epiphany
Automakers are starting to realize what Streetsblog has known all along: Many U.S. drivers want a small, inexpensive electric vehicle, but all they're being offered are ginormous cars most of them can't afford.
