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Public transit advocates installed homemade benches at bus stops across the United States. Now, they’re calling for you to do the same.

Community-built bench projects are nothing new; neighbors in Chattanooga, Kansas City, Portland and beyond have led independent initiatives since at least 2016. In the past two years, campaigns have gotten larger — and inspired do-gooding copycats.

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Tuesday’s Headlines Drag Their Feet
Tuesday’s Headlines Drag Their Feet
By Blake Aued
July 28, 2026
The Trump administration has refused to award any grants for transit capital projects over the past year and a half.
A NYC Delivery App Isn’t Paying Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It
A NYC Delivery App Isn’t Paying Minimum Pay Law — And Admitting It
By Sophia Lebowitz
July 27, 2026
Like nature, tech companies always find a way … to subvert Mankind’s noblest intentions.
Monday’s Headlines Still Aren’t Safe
Monday’s Headlines Still Aren’t Safe
By Blake Aued
July 27, 2026
Despite recent progress, the U.S. has been lagging behind other developed nations on road safety for decades.
Ride Along: AOC On A Bike With Streetsblog!
Ride Along: AOC On A Bike With Streetsblog!
By Streetsblog
July 24, 2026
Someday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be president. But for now, she’s our riding partner.
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
Report: Waymo Surpasses The Way-Too-Low Human Driver Safety Bar
By Ren Zaro Fitzgerald
July 24, 2026
“Safer than humans” is better than nothing, but it’s still an unlivable standard.
Friday Video: How I Tried to Dethrone The Bike Share ‘Angel’ Of NYC
Friday Video: How I Tried to Dethrone The Bike Share ‘Angel’ Of NYC
By Peter Van Pelt and Streetsblog
July 24, 2026
It nearly destroyed me.
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