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A new analysis from Transportation for America found that a $4.6-trillion “moonshot” over the next 20 years would be enough to bring the transit networks in most American cities up to par with world-class communities like Berlin, Paris, Oslo and Buenos Aires, which all have more than 115 transit vehicles on the street and underground per 100,000 residents — not to mention excellent service and dedicated rights-of-way to match.
Plus: Crossroads: A Transportation Equity and Justice Convening kicks off in Washington, D.C. this Thursday, representing unified and steadfast commitment to a more equitable transportation system, amidst devastating federal cuts to transportation infrastructure and research, and leadership failing to meet the moment.
Philadelphia’s automated enforcement pilot has reduced double parking and cleared loading zones for commercial vehicles in the year since it launched.
When it comes to federal transit funding, small cities get more bang for the buck than big ones.
As Omaha builds a downtown streetcar line, how have similar projects in other cities panned out?
Speeding is down at camera locations. But advocates caution against relying too much on cameras without concrete infrastructure
