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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

OK, it’s not an Onion headline (except that it was 15 years ago): the state of California is studying the potential of running 140-mile-per-hour “high-speed buses” on highways, even though the state’s first high speed rail line has been in the works for decades.

We love the latest from Cities by Diana, which explores where versions of the high-speed bus concept are actually a thing around the world, and debates the pros and (mostly) cons of the model for the Golden State and beyond. It’s a big departure from her channel’s usual found-AI-urbanist-fever-dream videos (which you might have seen on Streetsblog before, because we love them), but it’s no less wild, absurd, and fascinating.

Check out her latest video — and more news you may have missed from this week — at the links below.

In New Jersey, Mayors Show How Quickly We Can Slow Down Drivers
In New Jersey, Mayors Show How Quickly We Can Slow Down Drivers
By Ethan Andersen
June 12, 2026
In Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon will install 100 quick-build safety measures, giving a new meaning to the term, “Safety first.”
Friday Video: What Happens When World Cup Fans Come to America
Friday Video: What Happens When World Cup Fans Come to America
By Gersh Kuntzman
June 12, 2026
It is difficult to go to a sportball game in the United States compared to Europe, so let City Nerd Ray Delahanty explain it all to you.
Friday’s Headlines Are Still Dangerous
Friday’s Headlines Are Still Dangerous
By Blake Aued
June 12, 2026
We’re seeing a “regression to the mean” after a brief dip in pedestrian deaths.
Talking Headways Podcast: Are Arterials Unsafe? Or Are We Making Them Unsafe?
Talking Headways Podcast: Are Arterials Unsafe? Or Are We Making Them Unsafe?
By Jeff Wood
June 11, 2026
A true roads scholar speaks about the real danger on our streets.
Latest Report Shows That Sprawl Continues To Hamstring Youth, Limit Opportunities
Latest Report Shows That Sprawl Continues To Hamstring Youth, Limit Opportunities
By Gersh Kuntzman and Kea Wilson
June 11, 2026
Residents of compact and connected neighborhoods have lower energy costs, better health outcomes, lower exposure to vector-borne diseases, well-connected social lives and greater opportunities for children to thrive. But you knew that.
Thursday’s Headlines Kick Off the World Cup
Thursday’s Headlines Kick Off the World Cup
By Blake Aued
June 11, 2026
For some cities, transporting World Cup fans is a challenge. Others see it as an opportunity.
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