Matthew Sage

Matthew Sage is part of the Streetblog Summer Specialist class of 2025. He’s a senior at Tufts University, an esteemed center of learning in Massachusetts, where he studies political science. He will help plot a path forward for our nation.
Trump Grant Program Pours Money Into Roads, Mostly Ignores Transit Projects
The BUILD program, started under Obama, is chugging along on highways under the new administration.
July 17, 2025
New Report Shows Pedestrian Fatalities Drop — But Experts Say Not Enough
The Governors Highway Safety Association report showed a 4 percent drop in the number of pedestrian deaths last year, putting a slow on a dangerous trend — but advocates say the drop isn't nearly big enough.
July 11, 2025
Friday Video: Reining in the Sprawl
Some cities are shifting toward eco-friendly housing. Here are some lessons.
June 6, 2025