Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Rail Transit

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) will have a lot to smile about if this bill passes. Image: Oregon State University, CC

Reconciliation Looking Good For Sustainable Transport

By Kea Wilson | Sep 14, 2021 | No Comments

New House legislation coming out of Peter DeFazio's committee could restore some of what sustainable transportation advocates lost during the negotiations over the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill — without technically breaking President Biden's promises to the GOP.

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CHI Transit Needs Holistic Violence Prevention

By John Greenfield | Aug 20, 2021 | No Comments

This latest tragedy highlights the urgent need for local leaders to think outside the policing box and take constructive action to keep transit riders and workers safe.

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A Plan to Close Chicago’s Transportation Equity Gap

By Sharon Hoyer | Aug 4, 2021 | No Comments

CDOT’s three-year plan maps out overarching structural changes and numerous incremental steps to make Chicago’s transportation landscape more equitable.

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Buttigieg, Chicago officials rally support for Biden’s infra plan

By Mia Park | Jul 20, 2021 | No Comments

Buttigieg said he's confident the largest infrastructure bill in U.S. history will pass Congress, stressing its importance from equity and climate change standpoints.

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Why Bus Lanes Just Aren't Enough

By Michael Podgers | Jul 7, 2021 | No Comments

We need to reclaim our lakefront and turn it into the truly spectacular green space we deserve. We need to remove the highway through our parks.

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For Safe Transit, We Need Good Mental Health Services

By John Greenfield | Jul 7, 2021 | No Comments

Providing all citizens with adequate mental health support is crucial for creating a safer, more peaceful city.

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