Recent Streetsblog USA posts about U.S. DOT

Safety Officials: Tech Will Save Pedestrians from SUVs

By Angie Schmitt | May 16, 2019 | 16 Comments

We know SUVs are killing pedestrians. But none of the traffic safety agencies is willing to alert the public about it.

By Aaron Short | May 14, 2019 | 3 Comments

A new report seeks to upend the debate over infrastructure to investments that boost mass transit while saving the planet.

By Gersh Kuntzman and Angie Schmitt | May 1, 2019 | 3 Comments

Without strong leadership, $2 trillion infrastructure bill could lock-in high, climate threatening transportation emissions.

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 19, 2019 | 21 Comments

About $2.7 billion in funds for transit projects remains in a state of limbo at the Trump U.S. DOT.

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 20, 2018 | 56 Comments

Portland wants to put a price on driving on downtown freeways at rush hour. But it will need the Feds' approval.

By Angie Schmitt | Dec 12, 2018 | 20 Comments

Under Trump, the popular program that helped fund biking trails and transit upgrades is just another bridge and highway fund.