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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Believe it or not, America has the largest train network in the world, but it’s mostly used by freight companies who ship coal at five miles per hour. But how on earth did things get so bad for trains that carry people?

If you need a crash course in why it’s so hard to travel a long distance in America outside of a car or an airplane, look no further than one of our favorite YouTube channels, Climate Town, to learn about the last 200 years of U.S. passenger rail history in under 30 minutes.

Check that out — and read today’s news headlines — at the links below.

Monday’s Headlines Don’t Need So Much Parking
Monday’s Headlines Don’t Need So Much Parking
By Blake Aued
July 13, 2026
More and more cities and states are easing up on parking mandates for new developments.
Longtime Street Safety Advocate And Boston Planner Killed By Driver in Crash
Longtime Street Safety Advocate And Boston Planner Killed By Driver in Crash
By Christian MilNeil
July 13, 2026
Louisa Gag worked on safety and transportation planning at Boston City Hall.
Opinion: America Needs to See Driver Education As A Public Safety Investment
Opinion: America Needs to See Driver Education As A Public Safety Investment
By Valeriia Postnykov
July 13, 2026
Traffic crashes are not inevitable. They can be prevented through better driver preparation, earlier development of safe habits and stronger risk awareness.
Friday’s Headlines Call a Car a Car
Friday’s Headlines Call a Car a Car
By Blake Aued
July 10, 2026
Cars are too expensive, but cheaper “cars” aren’t the answer.
Friday Video: Let’s Really Nerd Out on Traffic Circles
Friday Video: Let’s Really Nerd Out on Traffic Circles
By Streetsblog
July 10, 2026
Are roundabouts perfect? Of course not, but there’s a lot of nuance there.
Talking Headways Podcast: Bill Fulton and the Future of Where
Talking Headways Podcast: Bill Fulton and the Future of Where
By Jeff Wood
July 9, 2026
Bill Fulton on the impacts of work from home on cities, the south’s new role as the “National Suburb,” tax policy and burdens and much more.
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