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Four Unanswered Questions about Biden’s Transportation Relief Plan
January 15, 2021
IDLE COMPLAINT: DOT Opposes Bill To Let Citizens Report Placard Abuse — Fearing Violence
DOT Commissioner Margaret Forgione said she's afraid of violence — even though Council Member Steve Levin's bill is based on an existing city anti-idling program.
January 12, 2021
Friday’s Headlines: You Deserve a Weekend Off Edition
Let's not belabor the point: You're worn out — from the slow pace of COVID vaccinations to the excitement down in Georgia to the horrifying excitement down in D.C. and back to the slow pace of COVID vaccinations. Take the weekend off. But first, here's the news:
January 8, 2021
Mr. Mayor, We Made Your 2021 Resolutions For You
From cycling safety to street vending to improving bus commutes, here's a list of what we'd like for Vision Zero.
January 1, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines: And the Beach Towel Winner Is… Edition
Monday was such a slow news day that we are wooding with the top story: Eric McClure is the winner of our "December Donation Drive" contribution challenge. That, plus the other stories.
December 29, 2020
Streetsies 2020: The Year’s Worst Transportation News
Before we throw 2020 into the blazing Dumpster, it's time for our annual year-in-review-style awards presentation to (dis)honor the worst piece of transportation news from the year.
December 29, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: Special Beach Blanket Fundraiser Edition
On your mark, get set, go: today, we'll be taking donations as we have been every day this month — but with a twist: the single biggest donor today will get the de rigeur beach accessory for 2021 (the Parks Department COVID-themed beach towel, photo above). That plus all the other news.
December 28, 2020
Monday’s Headlines: All Aboard the Transit Bailout Edition
Congress bails out the MTA ... for a few months. Plus all the other news.
December 21, 2020
Feds Hail Lower Road Deaths But Crashes, Injuries Increased
Walking and cycling fatalities on U.S. roadways declined slightly in 2019 — but total crashes and injuries increased, according to just-released final federal numbers for last year.
December 18, 2020
A Fairer, Safer City? Here’s the Agenda from Top Transportation Advocacy Groups
Transit and safe streets are the foundation for climbing out of the coronavirus pandemic because street safety and transit improvements "can boost mobility, access, safety, and resiliency," a coalition of groups argue.
December 8, 2020
