July 2026
Friday’s Headlines’ Own Goal
Despite transit’s success during the World Cup, the event still created 8 or 9 million tons of carbon emissions, most of it stemming from fans flying to host cities. (Wired) The U.S. DOT continues to scrub references to bike safety from its websites (NPR). In related news, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy seems to think that […]
The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes
The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded.
Thursday’s Headlines Turn Cameras into Pillboxes
People hate getting caught speeding so much that they’re shooting up cameras. Now the cameras are fighting back.
Report: Waymo Cars Mean Way Mo’ Traffic
Are Waymo cars safer? Maybe. But will they make our streets and neighborhoods more livable? Way no.
The crash deaths of transportation planners Riley O’Neil and Louisa Gag should be a turning point for Safe Streets
Thanks to StreetsblogMASS Editor Christian MilNeil for his reporting on the Louisa Gag case, and input for this piece. Read more ‘Big Brother’ At U.S. DOT: Bike Lanes Aren’t Just ‘DEI,’ They’re Also Unsafe The last two months have been heartbreaking for sustainable transportation professionals and advocates in Chicago and Boston, where two hauntingly similar […]
‘Big Brother’ At U.S. DOT: Bike Lanes Aren’t Just ‘DEI,’ They’re Also Unsafe
Taking a page from George Orwell, the government is now saying that bike lanes are unsafe and speed cameras are not proven to reduce crashes. In other words, freedom is slavery.
‘The Vibes Were Impeccable’: World Cup, Knicks Showed Promise of Livable Streets in New York City
The name of the game is car-free.
Monday’s Headlines Score a Goal for Transit
Americans spent the past month falling in love with soccer. Maybe they fell in love with transit, too.
Metro Board to Consider Approving $100 Million for Freeway Expansion
Next week the Metro board will vote on $100M+ worth of freeway expansion, mainly for widening the 91 Freeway in North Long Beach, Artesia and Cerritos
Friday’s Headlines Slow Down
Driving over the speed limit doesn’t even save much time, according to a new study.