The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.
The Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate federal transit funding would clearly devastate riders, but it would also be a bloodbath for transit workers and the families who rely on them, particularly in the type of communities that make up much of the GOP base, according to a recent analysis.
Read more about that study, reckless driving on TV and anti-cyclist comments from an elected official at the links below.
Rideshare platforms want Washington to reduce their exposure to lawsuits.
The environmental tradeoff between mining for battery materials and burning fossil fuels is tilting further toward the former, Jalopnik reports.
Will Senate Democrats leverage the proposed Build America 250 Act to end President Trump’s meddling in transportation funding?
A New Jersey Congressman opposes efforts to clear the air (but he takes donations from bus companies!).
People-first streets aren’t just life-saving – they’re a cost-of-living tool. And they’re fun.
