Public meetings for sustainable transportation projects are supposed to give the community a say in their future. But does the way America does them actually make our cities *less* democratic? About Here explores.
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Advocacy journalism covering the movement to end car dependency in the United States.
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Streetsblog USA is a daily news site founded in 2006 that covers the movement to end car dependence in the United States, and to facilitate a just transition to a transportation system where everyone has meaningful access to mobility alternatives that meet their unique needs. Through hard-hitting reporting and insightful commentary, we make complex conversations about transportation reform accessible, emotional, and urgent. Our goal is to empower our readers with the perspective, inspiration, and resources they need to dismantle the structural forces that result in car dominance, both at the level of policy and in our culture more broadly. We reach millions of readers every year, including everyday people who just want more choices about how to get around, Beltway decision makers, built environment professionals, activists for safe, sustainable, and antiracist cities, and many more. Streetsblog USA is produced by OpenPlans, a 501c3 non-profit organization headquartered in New York City. We are funded by foundation grants, sponsorships and advertising, and generous donations from readers like you. Visit our regional partner sites — Streetsblog New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, California, and Chicago — for in-depth reporting on the movement to end car dependence in those communities. Our colleagues at Streetfilms produce video content on topics related to the Streetsblog mission in communities around the world.
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On the new #TalkingHeadways, we’re joined by Julie Huls of the @Waymaker-Group to chat about economic development strategies for mid-sized cities, the impacts of the pandemic on regional thinking, and what a future of mega-regions means for cities trying to attract talent. Listen in now!
Talking Headways Podcast: Thinking Bigger About Regional Economic Development — Streetsblog USA
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Three-quarters of U.S. states and more than 1,500 cities and towns have a complete streets policy. So why haven't those initiatives had much success in reducing road deaths? Find out in today's headlines.
Friday's Headlines Remain Incomplete — Streetsblog USA
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Over the past 15 years, the number of pedestrians killed by car crashes has risen by 80 percent. Dangerous vehicles are one of the leading factors of this growing crisis. Vehicles on the road keep getting larger and larger and the government response to calls for safer vehicles has been piecemeal and sporadic. Join America Walks and our panelists Amy Cohen (Families for Safe Streets), Kea Wilson (Streetsblog USA), and Jodie Medeiros (Walk SF) for a conversation on how to get government at all levels to take action for safer vehicles. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eF4Ke9dh
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With $15 billion in crucial MTA funding on the line, N.Y. Gov. Hochul is showing no urgency to "un-pause" the first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program before the Jan. 20 inauguration of Donald Trump, who has vowed to "terminate" the tolls in his first week in office.
NO URGENCY: With the Clock Ticking, Hochul Twiddles Thumbs on Congestion Pricing - Streetsblog New York City
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It's hard trying to find a proverbial silver lining in Tuesday's dark clouds, @streetsblogSF says, but for the safe-and-livable-streets community in San Francisco and Berkeley, there were at least a few bright spots on the ballot returns.
Local Results Contrast Chilling National Election - Streetsblog San Francisco
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President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was a historic investment, but new research shows it favored highways and is raising greenhouse gas emissions. That could change during the lame duck session.
Opinion: 'Amtrak Joe' Has A Big Opportunity to Cement His Legacy Now — Streetsblog USA
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We're not going to sugarcoat it; most sustainable transportation advocates on our timeline seem pretty devastated by the results of last night's presidential election. But some took to social media to share how they're refocusing around state, regional, and local politics — even if they're not optimistic about the federal outlook.
Sustainable Transportation Advocates React to the Trump Victory — Streetsblog USA
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Election Night brought bad news for federal climate policy, but mostly good news for local transit and environmental initiatives. Learn more in headlines.
Thursday's Headlines, Election Results Edition — Streetsblog USA
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The automated bus and bike lane enforcement pilot will take place in a roughly 9 square-mile chunk of Chicago's Central Business District.
Get Smart Streets: Everything you wanted to know about the bus and bike lane enforcement pilot, but were afraid to ask - Streetsblog Chicago
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