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‘Secretary Pete Can’t Save You’: FHWA OKs Houston Highway Expansion After Pause
"The lesson here is, Secretary Pete is not going to come in and save the day," said one highway opponent. "And he probably isn’t capable of saving the day."
March 15, 2023
Q&A: Councilmember Fife has had it with Oakland’s Dangerous Streets
"I'm willing to go all the way to keep people safe" says District 3 Oakland City Councilmember Carroll Fife
March 14, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: A Miami-Dade Voice for Bus Rapid Transit
We chat with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins about the South Dade Busway, the importance of FTA ratings in getting projects built, and why she thinks it’s important as an elected official to ride transit.
March 9, 2023
My Conversation with the Bing Chatbot
Here's a story about why we no longer fear artificial intelligence, and, indeed, hope it will someday be running the country.
March 7, 2023
What Did Denverites Do With All Those Free E-Bikes? (Answer: Not Drive So Much)
Denver's decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is already paying off for the region, new data shows.
March 7, 2023
What Happens When You Ask Public Officials to Give Up Driving for a Week
You get a flurry of local news coverage ... but not a lot of participation. No wonder pols all have the "windshield perspective."
February 22, 2023
Advocates Push to Overturn Metro Rejection of Safer Pasadena Crosswalks
Next Thursday, the Metro board should overrule staff's rejection, and fully fund Pasadena's safe crosswalks project.
February 22, 2023
San Diego’s Park Boulevard to Get Buffered Bike Lanes Throughout Balboa Park
City's "Crown Jewel" will also get new dedicated bus lanes for part of the route
February 21, 2023
Roundup: Hopkins Petition, Safety Report Card
Here are a few Streetsblog news nuggets to start your President's Day weekend.
February 17, 2023
TxDOT Chooses Highways Over Housing
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is pushing forward with an $85 billion, decade-long plan to expand the state’s highway system, despite widespread opposition and even a federal lawsuit — even if that means tearing down housing.
February 16, 2023
