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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

We’ve held back on the newsletter so you could ring in 2025 your own way, but we’re back and better than ever. Here’s today’s news … and some stories you might have missed.

  • Friday’s Headlines Go North, Young Man
    by Blake Aued
    August 7, 2026
    If you want to walk and bike safely, stay out of the South.
  • Talking Headways Podcast: What Does It Cost to Build a Bus?
    by ren1
    August 6, 2026
    Lisa Jerram of APTA and Philip Plotch of the Eno Center for Transportation explain the state of bus manufacturing and why buses cost so much.
  • Report: Building More Homes Reduces Overall Driving
    by ren1
    August 6, 2026
    Building more homes will get cars off the road, but where they’re built matters.
  • Thursday’s Headlines Cut Away
    by Blake Aued
    August 6, 2026
    A U.S. Senate bill would result in the loss of $950 million in transit infrastructure funding.
  • State Lawmakers Aim At Illegal E-Motos, But Hit E-Bikes Instead
    by ren1
    August 5, 2026
    A deceptive and widespread marketing tactic has tricked families into purchasing dangerous e-motos and fooled lawmakers into pushing laws that would make streets even less safe.
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