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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Welcome back to Monday. Here’s the latest:

In California, Governor Gavin Newsom pointed the finger at GM CEO Mary Barra when asked about his backing down from a promise to protect EV subsidies. Our friends at Streetsblog California explain how we got here, and who lies at the root of the blame.

And as federal funding for projects that encourage walking and biking evaporates, it’s time for states to look inward to fund these important initiatives.

Read all that and more below.

  • NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Apologizes For Not Wearing A Helmet And Activists Lose Their Minds
    by The Editorial Team
    August 26, 2026
    Reminder: Bike helmet campaigns turn a collective problem into an individual one.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines Ride in Style
    by Blake Aued
    August 26, 2026
    Amtrak’s new trains sound like a win-win for passengers and the environment.
  • Tuesday’s Headlines Are a High Facts Zone
    by Blake Aued
    August 25, 2026
    Low-emissions zones work, but public backlash makes some politicians reluctant to embrace them.
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