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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Welcome back to the working week! Today’s newsletter brings you a call to action from advocates across the U.S.: Two days from now, US DOT will close its comment window on “ideas, comments, and information for consideration in the development of the next surface transportation authorizing legislation,” the bill that dictates how the federal government spends the vast majority of its transportation dollars.

Kea Wilson shares the details on a few policies, concepts, and even specific bills to inspire you to submit a comment of your own. Read that and more below.

  • Talking Headways Podcast: People Based Accessibility
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    September 24, 2026
    Maps aren’t just about Point A and Point B, but how you get there.
  • Is It Time for the Era of the ‘Bike-Car’?
    by Kea Wilson
    September 24, 2026
    A quirky “velomobile” company is plotting a comeback. Will Americans buy it?
  • Domo Arigato, Thursday’s Headlines
    by Blake Aued
    September 24, 2026
    Many of the headlines are about Mr. Roboto driving taxis.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines Are in the Eye of the Beholder
    by Blake Aued
    September 23, 2026
    Sen. Joni Ernst’s definition of a “boondoggle” is not the same as Streetsblog’s. Plus, the bike lane culture war rages on.
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