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E-bikes for everyone! Plus, why the Biden administration should bypass states when distributing infrastructure funds and more headlines.

More on the Waukesha tragedy and the infrastructure bill, cleaner trucks in Oregon and trolleys in San Diego. Be safe out there!

A ProPublica investigation into how police cover up racial profiling against Hispanic drivers, a horrific case of a man plowing his SUV through a parade and more headlines.

Good transportation policy is also good health-care policy. Effective transit makes it easier for people to get to their doctor’s appointments. (Vox) With e-commerce up 30 percent during the pandemic, Americans’ online shopping habit has severe consequences for the environment. (Politico) The cobalt needed to manufacture electric car batteries is becoming the new blood diamonds. […]

But don't hail Uber or Lyft if you care about transit and the environment. Plus, more on the infrastructure bill and other headlines.

Mayor Michelle Wu followed through on her longstanding advocacy to reduce MBTA fares with a proposal to expand fare-free service on three of Boston’s bus routes.