Meet the New Congressional Caucus for Transportation
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A small group, for now, but eager to debate ways to better fund transit.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Illinois
Media Watch: Local Papers Love Drivers
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An editorial board in a Missouri town warns that “impatient teens” are going to get themselves killed — by drivers who apparently have the right of way — if something isn’t done to solve the drop-off and pick-up problem at a local high school. Another in Oregon questions whether city buses should be allowed to control […]
Scooters Quenching Thirst in Chicago’s Transit Deserts
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An pilot program shows that the devices are popular in low-income neighborhoods where transit is scarce.
Chicago Contemplates Congestion Pricing
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Activists are urging the city's new mayor, Lori Lightfoot, to adopt surcharges to raise revenue for transit.
Highway Boondoggles: Chicago’s Congestion Magnet
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The Tri-State Tollway through the western Chicago suburbs to O’Hare Airport is a testament to the fact that you can’t build your way out of congestion.
States May Forfeit $1 Billion in Biking and Walking Funding
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States will forfeit a combined $1 billion in biking and walking funds if they don't get their acts together by September.