Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Transit

Joe Biden released his $1.3 trillion infrastructure proposal which largely preserves car-dominated transportation systems into the 21st century. Image: Gage Skidmore

Joe Biden Doesn’t Go Far Enough On Transit

By Aaron Short | Nov 18, 2019 | No Comments

Please wake us when the Democratic 2020 candidates get serious about transit in the 21st century.

It's time to revisit how the federal government spends billions of dollars on transportation funding, the Future of Transportation Caucus says. Image: Alex Berger

Why We Formed the Future of Transportation Caucus

By Ayanna Pressley, Jesús "Chuy" García and Mark Takano | Nov 14, 2019 | No Comments

Reps. Pressley, Garcia and Takano outline the need for a new federal vision.

One of two women who were cuffed by the NYPD for selling churros in the subway. Photo: Rafael Martinez

Why Are Cops Handcuffing Churro Vendors?

By Aaron Short | Nov 12, 2019 | No Comments

Americans are waking up to the fact that police are unnecessarily harassing people of color for minor violations on public transit and demanding that cops back off.

Amtrak announced it experienced a record year of ridership in FY 2019 and expects to be profitable by 2020. Image: Loco Steve

Amtrak Wants To Compete With Planes And Roads

By Aaron Short | Nov 11, 2019 | No Comments

Whaddya know? Amtrak is getting better and better — and may soon be profitable (you read that right!).

Washington state voters passed a ballot initiative Tuesday that will severely limit the state's ability to maintain and expand its vaunted transportation systems.

Seattle Sues To Keep Car Tabs And Save Transit

By Aaron Short | Nov 7, 2019 | No Comments

Seattle leaders are not wasting any time to stymie a statewide ballot measure voters approved on Tuesday, announcing a lawsuit to block Initiative 976, which could drain tens of billions in transportation funding across the entire state by reducing annual vehicle registration fees. King County Executive Dow Constantine along with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and […]

Infrastructure needs to be maintained, but building more roads and bridges is a Ponzi scheme. Photo: Ohio River Bridges Flickr Page

It’s Progressives vs. Labor over Transportation Money

By Aaron Short | Nov 6, 2019 | No Comments

It's the latest battle for the soul of the Democratic party.

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