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The new “abundance” agenda can deliver a wealth of equitable transportation options — but only if its proponents recognize how our glut of highways has contributed to the “scarcity” they say they hope to tackle, advocates are saying.

Read Kea Wilson’s view on Streetsblog USA.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration warned more than 60 delivery app companies to abide by several new worker regulations that take effect in late January.

“No longer will we tolerate corporate mistreatment of workers across these five boroughs, which is why we have sent warning letters to 60 app companies warning them that new laws protecting workers will take effect on Jan. 26 of this year, and that those laws will be enforced,” the mayor said to packed room of reporters and delivery workers. 

Read more on Streetsblog NYC.

And there’s even more Streetsblog at the links below:

  • Sometimes It Feels Somebody’s Watching Monday’s Headlines
    by Blake Aued
    August 10, 2026
    Automated traffic enforcement is one thing, but why would Flock want to put cameras on civilian vehicles?
  • Friday’s Headlines Go North, Young Man
    by Blake Aued
    August 7, 2026
    If you want to walk and bike safely, stay out of the South.
  • Talking Headways Podcast: What Does It Cost to Build a Bus?
    by ren1
    August 6, 2026
    Lisa Jerram of APTA and Philip Plotch of the Eno Center for Transportation explain the state of bus manufacturing and why buses cost so much.
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