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Wednesday’s Headlines
Other cities are considering following New York’s lead in regulating Uber and Lyft by limiting the number of drivers and the amount of time they can spend cruising without a passenger. (NY Daily News) A lawsuit headed to the Washington state Supreme Court next week over car-tab fees could save drivers a few bucks, but … Continued
September 4, 2019
Tuesday’s Headlines
Even cutting back driving by 10 percent would have a big impact on climate change — the equivalent of taking 28 coal-fired power plants offline if every American did it. (New York Times) Fresh off the defeat of Prop 105, which would have canceled plans for future light-rail expansion, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is floating … Continued
September 3, 2019
Monday’s Headlines
The Streetsblog staff is off for Labor Day, but here are a few links for your beach or barbecue reading pleasure.
September 2, 2019
Online Driving Courses Add to Road Fears
New York lawmakers are making it easier for bad drivers to get licenses by allowing student drivers to take a questionable online safety course rather than the previously mandated five-hour, instructor-taught classroom session.
August 23, 2019
Milwaukee’s Transit Service in Crisis as Leaders Bicker
The Wisconsin city may cut 16 bus routes serving vulnerable residents if it can't dig up $5.9 million.
August 13, 2019
Nashville Plans New Transit Hub
Music City could use a transit tune-up — and a new transit center could be a key step forward.
July 25, 2019
Denver Driver Kills Mile High City Cycling Legend
A cyclist was hit and killed by a reckless driver at one of Denver's many unsafe intersections, the first person on a bike killed so far this year. Scott Hendrickson, who was 62, was an energetic and well-liked member of the local bicycle community.
July 19, 2019
Ride Single-File in These Upstate Towns Or Risk Arrest
Cyclists love riding the scenic roads in the Hudson River valley, but a Draconian municipal law could have cops ticketing riders and even throwing them in jail if they ride side by side.
July 15, 2019
Fed Bill Will Help Fund ‘Complete Streets’
Sen. Ed Markey from Massachusetts is starting to put some (vegan) meat on the bones of the Green New Deal.
July 11, 2019
