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fromAustin Monitor
1 week ago

Council members hear update on the state of autonomous vehicle regulation - Austin Monitor

New regulations for autonomous vehicles in Texas establish a permitting system to ensure operational standards and oversight.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Female Uber Riders Can Soon Request Female Drivers | Entrepreneur

Uber is launching a feature allowing women to request trips with female drivers, enhancing their comfort and choice.
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Killer Train: U.S. transportation chief commits to reducing Brightline deaths

Brightline trains have killed 182 people since 2017, necessitating urgent safety improvements.
#subway-safety
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

These U.S. Communities' So-Called 'Complete Streets' Policies Don't Even Deserve the Name - Streetsblog USA

Most recent Complete Streets policies in the U.S. are deemed ineffective and many may no longer qualify as such.
Sixty percent of new policies fell below a critical evaluation threshold.
#congestion-pricing
fromThe Hill
2 weeks ago
US politics

Congestion pricing is working in New York, and it proves government can do big things

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Dismissed: Another Judge Throws out Another Congestion Pricing Suit - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Congestion pricing has transformed New York City streets but can it survive Trump?

New York City's congestion pricing aims to ease traffic and fund public transit, approved for 2024 but faced recent delays.
fromThe Hill
2 weeks ago
US politics

Congestion pricing is working in New York, and it proves government can do big things

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Dismissed: Another Judge Throws out Another Congestion Pricing Suit - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.thelocal.es
2 weeks ago

Inside Spain: Madrid's closed parks and the new motorway toll plan

Motorrway drivers in Spain may soon be charged 3 cents per kilometre due to EU pressures and financial needs for maintaining the road network.
#brooklyn
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday's Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Ashland Place suffers from compromised bike safety due to political pressures, illustrating conflicts between urban design and administration agendas.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
New York City

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two on Third. Ave Corridor Eric Adams Refuses to Make Safer - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Monday's Headlines: O Crashland, Where Art Thou? Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Brooklyn's Ashland Place suffers from compromised bike safety due to political pressures, illustrating conflicts between urban design and administration agendas.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

The TSA Is Finally Getting Rid of Its Most Annoying Rule

The shoe removal policy at U.S. airports has been abandoned, marking the end of a 19-year requirement with questionable effectiveness.
New York City
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

City officials get green light to remove Brooklyn bike lane despite cyclists' objections

A judge approved the removal of a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, converting it back to an unprotected lane.
#bike-lane-removal
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
US politics

'Blood On His Hands': Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
US politics

'Blood On His Hands': Cyclists Slam Eric Adams After Judge Lets Him Remove Brooklyn Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Court rejects Ford government's appeal of injunction stopping it from removing bike lanes | CBC News

Cycle Toronto argues the law enabling the government to remove bike lanes is arbitrary and endangers lives. The public interest in cyclist safety is a priority.
Toronto
#bike-lane
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Opinion: 'Community,' Opportunism and the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC politics

Opinion: 'Community,' Opportunism and the Bedford Ave. Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
NYC parents

BREAKING: Activists Sue City To Prevent Erasure of Bedford Avenue Bike Lane - Streetsblog New York City

US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Removing 'Rainbow Crosswalks' Won't Make America's Arterials Safer - Streetsblog USA

Making arterial roads safer is critical, yet some safety measures like rainbow crosswalks are being blamed despite their effectiveness in reducing crashes.
#public-transit
#e-bikes
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Friday's Headlines: E-Bikes in Parks ... Permanently Edition - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Bicycling

Amsterdam Leads the Way on E-Bike Regulation - Should New York Follow Suit? - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

Friday's Headlines: E-Bikes in Parks ... Permanently Edition - Streetsblog New York City

fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

President Trump wants to slash subsidies for small airports across rural America

More than 180 airports in rural areas in the U.S. rely on federal funding for commercial air service, which may be cut by half due to administration decisions.
US politics
#new-york-city
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
New York City

Sean Duffy's 'Great America Road Trip' Wants You to Drive to Central Park - Streetsblog New York City

fromTime Out New York
2 months ago
NYC politics

Queensboro Bridge just got safer for walkers and cyclists

The Queensboro Bridge will finally have separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians, enhancing safety after years of wait.
fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
New York City

Sean Duffy's 'Great America Road Trip' Wants You to Drive to Central Park - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromElectrek
1 month ago

It's official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes

New York City implements a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes amid safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
2 months ago

This Cycling Crackdown Calls for a Critical Mass

NYPD Commissioner Tisch's new enforcement policy on cyclists has led to significant backlash from cycling advocates and disproportionately affected e-bike riders.
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

NYC lawmakers discuss banning parking within 20 feet of crosswalks

New York City Council is considering legislation to improve road safety by removing parking near intersections and crosswalks.
#traffic-safety
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

DOT Boss Defends Adams's 'Vision Zero' Record As Agency Fights A Bike Lane in Court - Streetsblog New York City

NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 months ago

NYC car crashes have been declining. Congestion pricing accelerated the trend.

Congestion pricing in Manhattan has significantly reduced the number of crashes, injuries, and deaths since its implementation.
The decrease in crashes extends beyond the congestion zone, contributing to a broader citywide trend of reduced traffic incidents.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: On National Highway Day, Lady Bird Johnson's Legacy Beckons Us to Stop the Cross Bronx Expansion

"Despite decades of harm, the Department of Transportation is pushing a plan to widen the Cross Bronx by adding another highway structure over the Bronx River and Starlight Park."
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

New Report Explores The Challenges - and Joys - Of Being Black in Public - Streetsblog USA

Black North Americans often struggle to find safety, mental health, and sense of true belonging in the public realm, a new report finds.
Black Lives Matter
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Golden Gate Bridge CEO considering removing DEI language in fear of losing $400M in federal grants

Golden Gate Bridge funding risks tied to new federal policies against DEI initiatives.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Which American Cities Are Becoming Bike-Friendly the Fastest? - Streetsblog USA

Brooklyn is now the most bikeable large city, but many smaller cities are rapidly improving their cycling infrastructure.
#electric-vehicles
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Trust Fund Babies: Advocates Argue House-Proposed EV Fee Won't Solve Highway Funding Woes - Streetsblog USA

Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

Trust Fund Babies: Advocates Argue House-Proposed EV Fee Won't Solve Highway Funding Woes - Streetsblog USA

Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Republicans want to tax EV drivers $200/year in new transport bill

The proposed budget includes new federal fees for electric vehicles, favoring larger polluting vehicles while putting more financial burden on EV owners.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Will the Impending Wave of Seniors Inundate City Streets? - Streetsblog USA

As Baby Boomers age out of driving, American cities must adapt their policies to accommodate the new transportation needs of older adults.
Alternative transportation
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Mayor Eric Adams, DOT to remove part of Bedford Avenue protected bike lane * Brooklyn Paper

The city will replace a hazardous protected bike lane with a non-protected painted lane on Bedford Avenue.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

TechCrunch Mobility: The cost of Waymo | TechCrunch

NHTSA aims to expedite the Part 555 exemption process for self-driving vehicles without traditional controls.
Alternative transportation
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

As lawmakers debate reducing 'vehicle miles traveled,' a wave of criticism spreads online

Legislation proposes a comprehensive plan for reducing vehicle miles traveled to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Two Weeks Until Election Day - And Cuomo Doesn't Have a Transportation Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Cuomo's transportation policy is notably vague, raising concerns about his commitment to city infrastructure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US DoT says Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

The Department of Transportation declared that Biden's administration exceeded its authority by assuming electric vehicle uptake in calculating fuel economy rules, leading to looser standards.
Alternative transportation
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Trump Administration Is Spending $2 Million to Figure Out Whether DEI Causes Plane Crashes

Trump's claims linking DEI initiatives to a deadly crash were not taken seriously by aviation officials but led to a costly investigation.
The Department of Transportation is spending $2.1 million on an inquiry into DEI policies amid ongoing staffing crises in aviation.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Free Public Transportation: a Postcard from Montpellier - Streetsblog USA

"We had to respond to the ecological question raised by the youth - and at the same time, this response could not be to the detriment of the most fragile groups who can have the feeling that any new ecological initiative is punitive.", said Freche. "We decided to propose measures that would ultimately reconcile environmental protection with increased purchasing power, and [the answer] was the gratuity of public transportation."
Alternative transportation
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC Congestion Pricing Remains in Place, Judge Says

Federal judge halts Trump administration's attempt to eliminate New York's congestion pricing program.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from retaliating against New York over congestion toll

New Yorkers deserve to control our own traffic patterns, keep gridlock off our streets and protect our clean air. Congestion pricing is the right solution to get us there.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Good News for Bridge Bike Lanes Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mopeds are being allowed on the roadway of the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges, enhancing safety for cyclists and pedestrians.
#san-francisco
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Thursday's Headlines: Car-First Fifth Avenue Edition - Streetsblog New York City

"We're going to double the sidewalk space, shorten the sidewalks, so that the avenue is safer to cross, green the avenue with more than 230 tree planters and adding new seating and better lighting."
NYC politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

BART's fare enforcement system not increasing revenue nor making BART safer, new study says

The evidence in this report suggests that punitive measures do not translate into significant revenue recovery or enhanced safety for riders.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

What Are University Transportation Centers - And Why Did Secretary Duffy Decimate Their Budgets? - Streetsblog USA

Recent cuts to federal research centers threaten transportation safety and pollution reduction programs while promoting a narrative of eliminating 'woke waste.'
#air-traffic-control
#micromobility
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

City touts ongoing success in one-year update on micromobility program tweaks - Austin Monitor

fromStreetsblog
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

How To End Your City's Fight Over Scooter Parking Once and For All - Streetsblog USA

fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago
Alternative transportation

City touts ongoing success in one-year update on micromobility program tweaks - Austin Monitor

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario serves notice to appeal injunction preventing it from removing Toronto bike lanes | CBC News

In his ruling, Justice Schabas stated that not issuing the injunction would "cause more harm and inconvenience to the public interest" than allowing the legislation to be implemented.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trainline shares tumble amid warnings over expansion of London contactless zone

Trainline faces challenges impacting future growth despite recent profit surge.
Bicycling
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYPD shifts to criminal summonses for cyclists

NYPD is issuing criminal summonses to cyclists for low-level offenses, raising concerns about the impact on regular cyclists and potential criminal records.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

MTA begs judge to keep Trump admin from nixing congestion pricing

"The Administration has now resorted to what seems to be its modus operandi: attempting to improperly leverage federal funding in order to coerce compliance with its wishes..."
NYC politics
Cars
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Self-Driving Cars Have New Rules in the U.S. Here's Why That Matters

U.S. driverless car regulations have been updated to promote domestic innovation and reduce crash reporting burdens on companies.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Friday's Headlines: Such a Busy Week Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Daily News apparently forgot that opening a door into traffic - aka 'dooring' - is illegal, instead allowing the killer van driver whose illegal act killed a cyclist in SoHo to say he was sad.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Op-Ed: What Amtrak Privatization Advocates Miss - Streetsblog San Francisco

In the U.S., we're still relying on a rail network built in the 19th century, which limits our ability to compete with modern transportation options.
Alternative transportation
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Tesla won't have to report as many Level 2 crashes after Trump's rule change

The revised crash reporting rules benefit Tesla by easing reporting requirements for minor incidents involving Level 2 automated vehicles.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Subway Ridership Keeps Rising Despite Sean Duffy's Best Efforts - Streetsblog New York City

Subway ridership is increasing, contradicting claims that commuters would avoid public transit if alternatives were available.
#fare-evasion
NYC politics
fromJalopnik
3 months ago

Trump Gov't Lawyers Bash Their Own Case Against NYC Congestion Pricing In Mistakenly Uploaded Memo - Jalopnik

Federal prosecutors doubt the legality of Trump's plans against NYC's congestion pricing scheme.
fromTESLARATI
3 months ago

Tesla's Robotaxi just got a boost from Trump's new self-driving rules

Trump administration eases regulations for self-driving cars, benefiting Tesla's Robotaxi initiatives.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Renews Threats Against New York in Congestion Pricing Fight

The Trump administration threatens New York over congestion pricing, pressing to halt the toll or risk losing federal funding and support for transit projects.
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