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Beto O’Rourke Rode a Bike And the Internet Exploded
An urban, plain-clothes transportation cyclist could be running for president and bike Twitter nearly broke.
March 4, 2019
‘Elitist’ Duke Kills Rail Project That Durham Spent 10 Years Planning
City Council members call Duke University top brass elitist for killing a project the community spent 10 years planning and voted to support.
March 1, 2019
Duke University Might Block New Light Rail; Faculty Fight Back
Duke University's objections might sink a $3.3-billion light rail plan for Durham. It flies in the face of the University's stated climate convictions, says professor Drew Shindell.
February 28, 2019
Trump Wants California’s High-Speed Rail Money
A legal fight is likely tp follow FRA's unprecedented and highly political effort to rescind $3.5 billion from the project.
February 27, 2019
Parking? Lots! Car Spaces Would Comprise 10% of Phoenix
There are three parking spaces for every man woman and child in metro Phoenix. Or about 4.5 for every car.
February 26, 2019
Oregon Bill Would Increase Density Near Transit
Cities would no longer be able to legally forbid high-density housing by frequent transit under bill introduced by Oregon's Senate President.
February 26, 2019
More Cities Are Taking Responsibility for Clearing Sidewalks of Snow
Rochester, Burlington, Minneapolis, Duluth and Syracuse have either started clearing sidewalks or are moving in that direction.
February 22, 2019
States May Forfeit $1 Billion in Biking and Walking Funding
States will forfeit a combined $1 billion in biking and walking funds if they don't get their acts together by September.
February 22, 2019
Meet the Cincinnati Wheelchair User Struck Three Times by Drivers
Neil Kelly has been hit by two SUVs and a van in just 10 months. He tells Streetsblog about his struggle to stay safe in a wheelchair in the Queen City.
February 21, 2019
Report: No to Infrastructure — Yes to Congestion Pricing
A new Brookings report says U.S. highway conditions have been improving every year for more than a decade, according to the Federal Highway Administration's own accounting.
February 20, 2019