Header image that reads "Streetsblog USA" in white and black text, on a yellow background

The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Today’s main story takes a look at a new report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, which found that America is spending more than one-quarter of a trillion dollars each year on our highway system — roughly half of which comes from general tax revenues sourced from all U.S. residents, whether they drive or not.

Read that and more of today’s news at the links below:

  • ‘Our Roads Are More Than Just Highways’: Democrats Urge U.S. Senate to Fund Transit Programs
    by Kea Wilson
    May 14, 2026
    A Trump administration proposal recommends massive cuts to popular programs – and it will cost American communities more than they can afford, Senate Democrats say.
  • Thursday’s Headlines Pump It Up
    by Blake Aued
    May 14, 2026
    Until you can feel it (gas prices, that is). But you don’t really need it (suspending gas taxes).
Donate to Streetsblog USA

Copyright © 2024 OpenPlans/Streetsblog & Streetfilms. All rights reserved.
You are receiving this email as a friend of Streetsblog USA.

Facebook Twitter Instagram
Our mailing address is:
OpenPlans/Streetsblog & Streetfilms PO Box 1009 New York, NY 10013
Manage Subscription Preferences
LiveIntent Logo AdChoices Logo