The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.
It’s Wednesday! Today on Streetsblog, Kea Wilson takes a look at a study that unmasks the drivers who kill pedestrians — and it turns out that, more often than not, pedestrians are likely to be struck by drivers who are also their neighbors.
David Meyer also delves into new federal guidance around transportation dollars typically guaranteed to states by Congress, which now face an additional layer of review by USDOT — even as the Trump administration has promised to cut red tape and costly delays.
A Trump administration proposal recommends massive cuts to popular programs – and it will cost American communities more than they can afford, Senate Democrats say.
A Trump administration proposal recommends massive cuts to popular programs – and it will cost American communities more than they can afford, Senate Democrats say.
Until you can feel it (gas prices, that is). But you don’t really need it (suspending gas taxes).
… but an increase in funding would be a job-creating juggernaut.
The Union of Concerned Scientists explains how the highway lobby keeps so many of us in our cars.
