Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about U.S. Senate

Congress Can’t Let Self-Driving Car Makers Treat People as Guinea Pigs, Say Public Safety Watchdogs

By Angie Schmitt | May 7, 2018 | No Comments

A bill in Congress to allow large numbers of self-driving cars on American streets needs substantial revisions to protect people inside and outside of autonomous vehicles.

Congress Poised to Let Autonomous Car Companies Run Wild in Cities

By Angie Schmitt | Oct 5, 2017 | No Comments

Both houses of Congress are crafting regulations that will set the stage for autonomous vehicles, and they're not off to good start.

Congress and Auto Industry Move to Ban Cities From Regulating Self-Driving Cars

By Angie Schmitt and Stephen Miller | Aug 2, 2017 | No Comments

Automakers and tech companies are pushing a bill through Congress that would handcuff local governments' ability to regulate self-driving vehicles on city streets. Now city transportation officials are demanding a role in drafting legislation before it's too late.

The Transit Budget in Congress Only Looks Good in Comparison to Trump’s Threats

By Angie Schmitt | Aug 1, 2017 | No Comments

Back in March, the Trump administration released a budget proposal that included draconian cuts to transit. Now budget bills are moving through the GOP-controlled House and Senate, and while the threat to transit isn't as severe as what the administration was calling for, it's still alarming.

House and Senate Decline Trump’s Request to Gut Transit Funding, For Now

By Stephen Miller | May 2, 2017 | No Comments

Yesterday, Congress came out with a funding package that keeps the government operating until the end of September. Officially, it's known as the omnibus appropriations package for fiscal year 2017. Unofficially, it's a Republican Congress ignoring the wishes of President Donald J. Trump, and for transit projects around the country, it's what amounts to good news these days.

Transit Advocates Launch Call to Action Against Disastrous Trump Budget

By Angie Schmitt | Mar 22, 2017 | No Comments

Dozens of transit projects across the nation -- as well as walking and biking projects that count on funds from the TIGER program -- are under threat unless Congress scraps the hardline budget outline proposed by the White House. Transportation for America is urging people to contact their representatives and oppose the cuts.

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