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Wednesday’s Headlines Get Onboard Amtrak
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The national rail service is well on its way to recovery. Plus, how to revive big-city transit and undo damage from urban freeways.
Congresswoman’s Driver in Fatal Crash Had History of Troubling Tweets About Driving
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A 27-year-old staffer with a history of troubling tweets about fast driving was behind the wheel during the crash that killed Rep. Jackie Walorski, according to a revised police statement — and that raises troubling questions.
OPINION: How To Use the Money Available for Safe Streets
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With roadway deaths at a historic high, it is time to stop accepting excuses — and start operating from the knowledge that all road deaths are preventable.
Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Filling ‘Er Up
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Drivers are responding to high gas prices by buying less gas. Plus, the climate bill has money for demolishing urban freeways.
FOCUS ON PENNSYLVANIA: First, Build Philly's Roosevelt Blvd. Line Now!
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In this two part focus on issues related to the Keystone State, we look (here) at efforts to build a long-proposed subway line to Northeast Philadelphia and (below) efforts to make Harrisburg's State Street safer for all users.
...And Let's Make Harrisburg's State Street Safer
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In our second Pennsylvania piece today, we look at how the new mayor of Harrisburg has stalled an effort to redesign one of the most dangerous streets in the state amid — you guessed it — complaints about lost parking spaces.