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Advocates Find Surprises in Infrastructure Bill
Here are a few of the highlights — and outrages — that are lighting up Twitter feeds this week.
August 6, 2021
OPINION: Build the Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path Now!
The DOT should not allow dangerous conditions for walkers and bikers to fester until the end of 2022. But it will — so as not to inconvenience motorists.
August 4, 2021
Infrastructure Deal ‘Worst Ratio for Transit Funding Since Nixon’
Washington is one step closer to passing an infrastructure package that would provide historic funding for transit, and then immediately undercut it with historic funding for drivers.
July 30, 2021
Details Lacking in Federal Infrastructure ‘Deal’ (But it Will Likely Favor Cars)
June 25, 2021
OPINION: How New York, London and Paris Can Become ‘Car-Free Megacities’
A new campaign uses data to persuade mayors to embrace car reduction.
June 7, 2021
Amtrak And Gateway Leaders: We Love That Andrew Cuomo Hates This Project Now
It's a Gateway to confusion.
June 1, 2021
Not So FAST: Senate Transport Bill Causes Pileup for White House Climate Goals
A Senate proposal to shovel hundreds of billions of dollars into new freeways will wipe out the Biden administration’s goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030.
May 27, 2021
How To Design Life-Saving, Low-Speed Zones
A new guide by WRI and the World Bank sets out guidelines for planning, designing, implementing and evaluating low-speed zones. Check it out.
May 25, 2021
DECISION 2021: Nine Candidates Vie To Represent Lower Manhattan
There's a rock ’em sock ’em Democratic primary to represent the oldest part of the city — which presents candidates with some thorny street-safety issues.
May 7, 2021
FROM DC: The GOP’s Smaller Infrastructure Bill Goes All-In On Cars
April 22, 2021
