Streetsblog
Basics
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Fully Funded
Get breakdowns on how the bipartisan infrastructure compromise differs from President Biden's original plan, and how the U.S. DOT can fulfill its equity promises.
July 7, 2021
Lots of Fireworks in Tuesday’s Headlines
We're back from a Fourth of July break with headlines about climate change, oil company lobbying and more.
July 6, 2021
July the Fifth Be With You
We're taking the day off today, but in case you're looking for some things to read, here are some stories you might have missed.
July 5, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are Working for the Weekend
The House passed a very good transportation bill, and science explains why people drive faster on empty roads.
July 2, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Built for Speed
Cities want drivers to slow down, but the federal traffic manual says nah, plus more headlines.
July 1, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Will Melt Your Face
U.S. infrastructure is both too expensive and not up to the task of handling climate-change extremes like the Pacific Northwest heat wave.
June 30, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Just Trying to Get to Work
Put the pieces together, and today's headlines will tell you a lot about how the public and private transportation sectors are failing most of our society.
June 29, 2021
Three Turning Restrictions Cities Need To Put On Drivers
To everything there is a season — but killer turns (turns, turns) should never get the time of day in U.S. cities.
June 28, 2021
Fear of Assault Keeps Women From Walking
And transportation leaders aren’t doing enough to design streets that can make people of all genders feel comprehensively safe traveling outside cars.
June 28, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Kick-Start the Week
Why transit ridership is down over the past 50 years, how Joe Biden almost scuttled the infrastructure deal and more headlines.
June 28, 2021