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A ProPublica investigation (by award-winning StreetsblogNYC alum Jesse Coburn) found that the Trump administration’s DOT is rolling back or ignoring dozens of safety regulations, putting thousands of lives at risk under the guise of cutting red tape. For example, it’s cut in half the number of investigations into vehicle defects under the Biden administration, and scrapped limits on transit drivers’ hours meant to keep them from falling asleep.
Statistics aren’t enough — safe streets advocates should be appealing to emotion with powerful personal narratives. (Fast Company)
Kansas City and other 2026 World Cup host sites are seeking $400 million from Congress to beef up transit service. (Star)
How did parking lots swallow one of America’s hottest cities — and make it even hotter?
