Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Alabama

Memorial to pedestrian 43-year-old Hua Xu Li, killed by the driver in West Covina, Calif. Source: Waltarrr, CC

New Fed. Law Requires Some (But Not All!) States to Improve Bike/Walk Safety

By Kea Wilson | Feb 3, 2022 | No Comments

The new-and-slightly-reformed Highway Safety Improvement Program could represent a turning point on U.S. roads, at least in the states that are required to spend the money right.

Birmingham, England (left) vs. Birmingham, Ala. Left: Erebus555, CC. Right: AAARoads, CC

Birmingham (U.K.) puts Birmingham (U.S.) to Shame

By Streetsblog | Oct 7, 2021 | No Comments

Birmingham grabbed headlines this week for its visionary new transport plan that will restrict car travel and expand sustainable transportation access throughout every inch of the city. Unfortunately, not our Birmingham. But not that Birmingham.

Construction on the Birmingham Northern Beltline was forced to pause after initial funding ran out. Credit: Alabama Department of Transportation

Boondoggles: Birmingham's Northern Beltline

By Gideon Weissman and Matt Casale | Dec 23, 2020 | No Comments

The $5.3-billion project is a 52-mile, six-lane expressway that's almost entirely reliant on intermittent and insufficient federal funding, and scheduled to take at least 40 years to complete.

Amtrak hopes to restore its Sunset Limited line connecting New Orleans and Mobile within two years.

Roll Tide! Amtrak to Return to Gulf Coast

By Aaron Short | Jun 12, 2019 | 6 Comments

It's one of the few Amtrak projects that Republicans support, citing its potential for economic development in the region and for making it easier for tourists and business leaders to get around.

We've heard this story before and we'll hear it again. Because the core problem is never solved. Photo: AL.com

Stories About Marathon Walking Commuters Receiving Benevolent Donations of Cars Are Actually Terrible

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 18, 2018 | 44 Comments

These stories aren't heartwarming. They highlight systemic, persistent injustice that goes unaddressed.

Alabama DOT Wants to Gouge a Highway Through This Historic Town Center

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 22, 2015 | 21 Comments

The town of Eufaula, Alabama, population 13,000, is known for its historic buildings. Stately mansions, giant live oak heavy with Spanish moss — it’s exactly the type of place that comes to mind when you picture Southern small-town charm. Every year the city hosts a home tour called the Eufaula pilgrimage, which culminates with the […]

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