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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Happy Wednesday! We have two stories for you today that dive into the dreams and limitations of AI when applied to urbanism, and a proposal introduced in NYC to expand the minimum wage to grocery delivery workers.

Read on…

  • Why BUILD America 250 Would Be Uniquely Bad For Passenger Rail
    by Kea Wilson
    May 27, 2026
    Congress’ first draft of the new infrastructure law would be a massive step backwards for passenger rail, one advocacy group says — and not just because the last one raised the bar.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines Missed an Opportunity
    by Blake Aued
    May 27, 2026
    The BUILD America 250 Act is headed for a House vote, and it looks like more of the status quo for federal transportation funding.
  • California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
    by The Editorial Team
    May 26, 2026
    In a time when global events are sceaming, “WE NEED TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS,” California considers a measure to cut transit (and affordable housing) funding to reduce oil prices.
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