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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

New York City’s delivery minimum wage more than doubled worker earnings without any adverse impact on industry revenues, according to a new report by a tech-aligned think-tank that nonetheless chides policymakers for messing with the industry’s “gig-based” employment model.

Plus: America’s broken approaches to roadway safety and criminal justice are profoundly intertwined, a provocative new report argues — and until reformers in both fields reckon with how deeply their battles are connected, neither will make any real progress.

Read all that and more at the links below.

The Bus Bench Revolution Wants You to Enlist — Here’s How
The Bus Bench Revolution Wants You to Enlist — Here’s How
By Ren Zaro Fitzgerald
June 15, 2026
Not all heroes wear capes – some wear high-viz vests and safety goggles.
‘World Cup’ on the Podcast: Is LA Ready for the FIFA-Pocalypse?
‘World Cup’ on the Podcast: Is LA Ready for the FIFA-Pocalypse?
By Damien Newton
June 15, 2026
In this special World Cup edition, SGV Connect talks with Foothill Transit about how transit agencies across Los Angeles County are preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Monday’s Headlines Shift Into Reverse
Monday’s Headlines Shift Into Reverse
By Blake Aued
June 15, 2026
After the Biden administration briefly boosted funding for transit and rail, House Republicans are going back to their highway-centric ways.
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.”
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