Recent Streetsblog USA posts about transportation policy

Concerns Raised about Equity of Northeast Pollution Pact

By Ethan Goffman | Oct 19, 2020 | No Comments

Will the Climate Transportation Initiative sufficiently benefit the low-income communities and people of color who have been disproportionately affected by pollution? Environmentalists are concerned it doesn't go far enough.

Big Data Could Fix Transport. Is That a Good Thing?

By Kea Wilson | Mar 13, 2020 | No Comments

Most of us are already sharing our location with private corporations almost every day. Could we use that data for good — or do we need to fight Big Brother?

Graphic from lawsuit filed by Scott Kocher/Forum Law Group.

Is It Time to Sue Cities for Unsafe Roadways?

By Jonathan Maus | Feb 27, 2020 | No Comments

A $5.9-million lawsuit says the city of Portland is negligent for allowing cars to park right up to the intersection — and argues this bad parking policy has already cost pedestrian lives.

AASHTO leaders want Congress to allocate the same 80-20 ratio for highways and transit with no way to measure whether the roads are any safer.

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Recent Streetsblog USA posts about transportation policy

Concerns Raised about Equity of Northeast Pollution Pact

Big Data Could Fix Transport. Is That a Good Thing?

Is It Time to Sue Cities for Unsafe Roadways?

State DOTs Want More Money, Fewer Regulations

Op-Ed: Fed Transport Policy Undermines Climate Progress

BRAKE TIME: Autonomous Vehicle Testing Endangers Pedestrians