Why Parking Garages Are Pointless
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For the past century, the public and private sector appear to have agreed on one thing: the more parking, the better. But we see signs that that’s finally starting to change.
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Biden’s First ‘Mega Grants’ Contain Some Mega Wins — And Mega Fails
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A new federal "megagrant" program will fund major safety and transit projects that have been at the top of sustainable transportation advocates' wishlists for years ... along with business-as-usual highway expansion projects that could negate those mega-gains.
Monday’s Headlines Are Going for a Walk
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People who can afford it are willing to pay through the nose to live in a walkable neighborhood. Maybe we should build more!
In 2022, Boston Planners Once Again Approved More Parking Spaces Than Homes
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In spite of the city's pressing housing shortage and ambitious climate goals, which call for fewer cars on Boston's streets, project approvals for 2022 include more parking and less housing compared to 2021.
Gov. Hochul Fills Cash-Strapped MTA’s Fiscal Hole … With Casino Money
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It's a story that will likely be repeated all over the country as cash-strapped transit systems have to figure out what to do as federal Covid relief money dries up ... and riders have not fully returned.
Friday’s Headlines Are Listening to Pete
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Secretary Buttigieg said all the right things in a recent interview about the Biden administration's street safety grants.
Talking Headways Podcast: Get on the Fast Bus!
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This week, Colin Parent, executive director of Circulate San Diego, comes on the program to talk about his new report, "Fast Bus! How San Diego Can Make Progress by Speeding Up the Bus." That title should say it all!
Half of Americans Will Get Vision Zero Plans in New Federal Grant
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More than half of the U.S. population will soon live in cities or counties with a Safe Streets action plan in place, thanks to a wave of new funding from. Washington.
Thursday’s Headlines Are Ridin’ With Biden
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Amtrak Joe is at it again, traveling to Baltimore and New York to announce infrastructure funding for two rail tunnels.
California Grants Billions for Transit Projects
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Cuts proposed to the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program by Governor Newsom would affect future funding cycles, if they happen. Meanwhile, $3.68 billion will be awarded in 2023.