Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about U.S. DOT

Trump DOT Shuts Down Civil Rights Probe of Larry Hogan’s Decision to Kill the Red Line

By Angie Schmitt | Jul 17, 2017 | No Comments

The issue may be settled at U.S. DOT, but it's not going away. All five Democratic challengers to Larry Hogan's 2018 gubernatorial run have said they'll revive the Red Line.

When Will America’s Street Design Bible Enter the 21st Century?

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 14, 2017 | 1 Comment

Last year, the number of people killed on U.S. roads surged back above 40,000. But you don't see much urgency on the part of the transportation engineering establishment to change a failing street design paradigm. So we checked in with one of the engineers in charge of America's street design bible.

Transportation Agencies Will Finally Measure the Movement of People, Not Just Cars

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 12, 2017 | No Comments

Hundreds of billions of dollars have been spent in the quest for free-flowing vehicular traffic. The result is wider highways, more sprawl, and more people stuck in congestion. But this week U.S. DOT took an important step to change course, releasing new standards to guide how transportation agencies measure their performance. Advocates for transit and walkability say the policy is a significant improvement.

3 Highlights From Elaine Chao’s Very Vague Confirmation Hearing

By Angie Schmitt | Jan 11, 2017 | No Comments

Chao gave a tight-lipped performance that didn't reveal much about how she would use the regulatory and approval power at her disposal, but here are three instances where you can try to read the tea leaves.

Trump’s Pick for U.S. DOT Is GOP Insider Elaine Chao

By Angie Schmitt | Nov 29, 2016 | No Comments

Chao was secretary of labor under George W. Bush and is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Her family owns an international shipping empire.

Will US DOT’s Self-Driving Car Rules Make Streets Safe for Walking and Biking?

By Angie Schmitt | Sep 22, 2016 | No Comments

This week, U.S. DOT released guidelines for self-driving cars, a significant step as regulators prepare for companies to bring this new technology to market. Autonomous vehicles raise all sorts of questions about urban transportation systems. It’s up to advocates to ensure that the technology helps accomplish broader goals like safer streets and more efficient use of urban space, […]

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