The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.
Today’s news headlines include a look at the changes that U.S. cities have made to prioritize cyclist safety: Protected bike networks, lowered speed limits, and a commitment to changing the culture around driving.
Plus: Investigative journalists at one of America’s top newsrooms wants to uncover news stories about the federal government by appealing to potential tipsters on public transit — and highlighting the importance of shared modes for reinforcing the pillars of democracy.
How did parking lots swallow one of America’s hottest cities — and make it even hotter?
Centennial events downplay the violent history of one of America’s most “iconic” highways, and obscure how that violence persists to this day.
The U.S. is becoming a dying petrostate, while China leads the world in renewable energy.
