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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

After a horrific killing on a North Carolina train this month, USDOT Sec. Sean Duffy has been chirping nonstop about the “epidemic” of violence on public transit in general — despite the fact that New York City has had its safest summer underground in 15 years. It seems that he’s too busy to look at the real statistics because he’s so preoccupied with his other job… NASA Administrator.

Plus: Kea Wilson explains how the Trump Administration seems to be deliberately running out the clock on millions of dollars for transit projects across the U.S. — and the money could vanish at the end of the month, warns a top advocacy group.

Read all that and more below:

  • Study: The Missing Ingredient in the Fight To End Car Crash Deaths is… Fewer Cars
    by Kea Wilson
    October 27, 2026
    The common denominator in every car crashes is a car. So why don’t we talk about it?
  • Op-Ed: Toronto’s Bike Lane Fight Should Be a Wake Up Call for the US, Too
    by Kea Wilson
    October 27, 2026
    The people of Toronto have shown up big to protect their bike lanes from removal. Will Americans stand with them?
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