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Feds Endorse a ‘Vision Zero’ Goal for America’s Deadly Roadways
For the first time in history, the United States Department of Transportation has committed to using every available resource to end roadway deaths.
January 27, 2022
Year In Review 2021: Now For the Good News
This year was not a good one for big wins. But it may go down in history as a critical turning point for our national transportation future.
December 25, 2021
USDOT Wants States To Spend Infrastructure Funds Sustainably
The feds are pushing states to spend infrastructure funds on projects that will help end the climate and roadway death crises.
December 19, 2021
Talking Headways Podcast: Transit Expansion and Service in the Pandemic
At the 2021 Railvolution conference, our podcast maestro talked about transit-expansion plans and progress in several respective regions, as well as how they kept things going during the pandemic.
November 18, 2021
Idea of ‘Tearing Down the BQE’ Gets Fresh Look as Feds Open Their Wallets
Building-trades honcho Carlo Scissura says that the city should 'get rid' of the decrepit highway and "start from scratch."
November 11, 2021
US DOT Promises National ‘Safe Systems Approach’ After Historic Road Violence Surge
The Department of Transportation is promising radical new changes to federal approach to roadway safety following a report that showed the largest six-month increase in roadway fatalities ever recorded by the agency.
November 1, 2021
Hochul Calls for ‘Alternatives’ to LaGuardia AirTrain — Possibly Dooming Cuomo’s Boondoggle
"I have asked the Port Authority to thoroughly examine alternative mass transit solutions for reducing car traffic and increasing connectivity to LaGuardia Airport," Hochul said about the 1.5-mile, elevated people mover.
October 4, 2021
Congressional Maneuvering Delays Infrastructure Bill
Congress was forced to delay a vote on a bill that would have reauthorized the nation's major transportation programs last night, missing a critical midnight deadline and throwing the future of sustainable transport advocates' priorities into doubt.
October 1, 2021
THE EXPLAINER: Everything You Need to Know About These Congestion Pricing Public Meetings
Our full review of weeks of hearings starts with the obvious question: Oh god why is this happening?
September 21, 2021
No, Really, the Time to Build the Gateway Tunnel is (Again) Now, New Cost Estimate Shows
Hey, Amtrak Joe — it's time to live up to your nickname.
August 27, 2021
