Opinion: Amtrak Must Restore Adirondack Service Now!
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Amtrak cut service during the pandemic, but restoring it has been difficult owing to labor shortages exacerbated by layoffs, retirements and Covid outbreaks among staff.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Issues & Campaigns
What the Inflation Reduction Act Will — And Not Do — For Sustainable Transportation
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The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions by channeling funding through tax credits, loans, and grants — but it's not a silver bullet.
Streetfilms: Paris Kicks New York’s Ass as a Biking Capital
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People have been visiting Paris for centuries for the food, the wine, the museums, the cheese and even the snails, but when New Yorkers head to the City of Light these days, all they see are the bike lanes.
Opinion: How Roundabouts Increase Safety for Vulnerable Road Users
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Congress has not only codified roundabouts into federal law for the first time, and put them at the top of the list of examples of highway safety improvement projects. They've also defined them as providing “for the safety of all road users.”
Parking Bill is Big Win for Climate, Housing, and Rational Planning
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California has just passed a law that prohibits cities from setting a minimum parking requirement on developments near transit. This is a big deal.
EXCLU: City to Entrepreneurs: Help Us Build a Truly Bike-Friendly City
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"The city seeks the provision of bicycles ... TO MOST OR ALL CITY RESIDENTS," reads a new request for expressions of interest [emphasis added].