OPINION: Pass the Bicycle Commuter Act — Now!
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An add-on to the congressional reconciliation package could help climate, congestion and health in New York and around the nation.
Recent Streetsblog USA posts about TSTC
A Blueprint for a Safer NYC?
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Transit and safe streets are the foundation for climbing out of the coronavirus pandemic because street safety and transit improvements "can boost mobility, access, safety, and resiliency," a coalition of groups argue.
How to Make Cities Electric-Bus-Ready
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It's not just plug-and-play. Officials need to do more work to secure the pollution-free transit future.
Why is Cuomo Messing with the Gateway Project?
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The Big Dog thinks he knows the best plan for an essential, but long-stalled, rail project. What is he doing?
Smart Growth America: States May Pave Over Their Own Good Intentions
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Last week, the Tri-State Transportation Campaign revealed how states prioritize spending: 20 percent for transit, 2 percent for bike/ped, 38.5 percent for maintenance, and about 22.5 percent for highway expansion. Looking just at those last two numbers, that breaks down to 71 percent more spending on repair than sprawl-inducing new lanes. But Smart Growth America cautions […]
Advocates Defend New Haven’s “Downtown Crossing” Highway Removal Plan
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Earlier this week we ran a story about why local livable streets advocates with the New Haven Urban Design League are disappointed with the city’s decision to replace a section of grade-separated highway with a plan that remains, on balance, car-centric. We soon heard from teardown proponents who remain supportive of the project. While acknowledging its shortcomings, […]