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Does Your City Need a ‘Department of Sidewalks’?
The overlooked sidewalk has become a central site of public life. We should treat it like one.
June 1, 2026
‘Death Trap’ Scooter Maker Adds Warning To Website After Deadly Crash on NYC Bridge
The company still advertises the scooter as "built for street dominance" and focuses on its high speeds — but now there's a tiny disclaimer.
June 1, 2026
Advocates Celebrate Signature Gathering Success for Transit Measures
At the same time, they feel betrayed by Gasoline Gavin and the California Air Resources Board
June 1, 2026
These Advocates Are Mapping — and Grading — Every Bike Rack In Town
...and you can, too. Here's why that's so vital.
May 31, 2026
Muni Funding Measure Also Qualifies for November Ballot
Mayor and advocates turn in 18,469 signatures, almost twice what was needed
May 28, 2026
Data Show Why Mamdani Must Pedestrianize NYC’s Financial District
People walk in the Financial District, but the neighborhood's business group prioritizes the car.
May 27, 2026
Bay Area Advocates Rally to Stop State Giveaway to Oil Companies
Governor Newsom's environmental agency wants to rob cash-strapped transit operators and give the money to the worst polluters, ostensibly to help with high gas prices
May 27, 2026
Why BUILD America 250 Would Be Uniquely Bad For Passenger Rail
Congress' first draft of the new infrastructure law would be a massive step backwards for passenger rail, one advocacy group says — and not just because the last one raised the bar.
May 26, 2026
California Climate Funding Fight Pits Transit and Housing Advocates Against Oil Industry Giveaways
In a time when global events are sceaming, "WE NEED TO MOVE AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS," California considers a measure to cut transit (and affordable housing) funding to reduce oil prices.
May 26, 2026
Big Step Towards Transit Funding: Signatures Secured for Regional Measure
Final count is 305,895—more than 100,000 over what's needed
May 26, 2026