Streetsblog USA (@usa.streetsblog.org)

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Covering the movement to end car dependency and make America better for walking, biking, transit and more.

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A new federal funding bill puts passenger rail in jeopardy. @renzaro.com explains how BUILD America 250 changes the way Amtrak and commuter trains get their money, how that model allows the money to fall through, and where car infrastructure fits in.

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Op-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo “Move fast and break things” in Chicago?

buff.lyOp-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo "Move fast and break things" in Chicago? - Streetsblog ChicagoAs Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.

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Why Deadly, Illegal E-Motos Are On The Rise – And Why E-Bikes Are Being Blamed When They Crash

buff.lyWhy Deadly, Illegal E-Motos Are On The Rise – And Why E-Bikes Are Being Blamed When They Crash — Streetsblog USA...and what we can do to protect our kids *and* the e-bike revolution.

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Monday’s Great Smokey Headlines

buff.lyMonday's Great Smokey Headlines — Streetsblog USAWhile other countries work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. is moving in the opposite direction.

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Our Best Bet To Confront Climate Change in the Trump Era? Build More Apartments

buff.lyOur Best Bet To Confront Climate Change in the Trump Era? Build More Apartments — Streetsblog USAMost climate strategies are hamstrung by Washington and culture wars across the country. But zoning reform may be the exception.

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Talking Headways Podcast: A More Humanized Experience in Honolulu

buff.lyTalking Headways Podcast: A More Humanized Experience in Honolulu — Streetsblog USAIf we look transit just as a distance issue, but as a time issue, performance should be discussed as one big whole.

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What ‘Flying Cars’ Could Mean For US Car Culture

buff.lyWhat 'Flying Cars' Could Mean For US Car Culture — Streetsblog USAWould fleets of flying cars be a dystopian nightmare, or a chance to create more walkable cities on the ground?

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Thursday’s Headlines Play the Blame Game

buff.lyThursday's Headlines Play the Blame Game — Streetsblog USACities and states mostly work hand-in-hand to encourage sprawl, but it doesn't have to be that way.

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‘Premeditated Road Violence’: Toronto Protestors Block Bike Lane Removal

buff.ly'Premeditated Road Violence': Toronto Protestors Block Bike Lane Removal — Streetsblog USAToronto advocates are putting their bodies on the line to protect a bike lane the province wants to rip out — and and to fight a wave of anti-bike lane sentiment that this writer warns is sweeping…

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Why US Roads Are Full of SUVs and Trucks, Part II

buff.lyWhy US Roads Are Full of SUVs and Trucks, Part II — Streetsblog USAYesterday, we looked at how SUVs and pick-ups captured the new car market. Today, let's talk about how they captured the used car market as well.

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Take a Risk on Wednesday’s Headlines

buff.lyTake a Risk on Wednesday's Headlines — Streetsblog USATransit agencies that bet on high diesel costs are reaping rewards, but the strategy doesn't always work out.

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Aging in Place Is a Mobility Problem, Too

buff.lyAging in Place Is a Mobility Problem, Too — Streetsblog USAHow Spain is going the extra mile to help seniors age in place, even if doing it is an uphill climb.

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Why US Roads Are Full of SUVs and Trucks, Part I

buff.lyWhy US Roads Are Full of SUVs and Trucks, Part I — Streetsblog USAIs the Trump administration doubling down on the structural reasons pushing Americans to choose SUVs and pick-ups over smaller cars?

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The Math On Car Ownership For New Parents Doesn’t Add Up

buff.lyThe Math On Car Ownership For New Parents Doesn't Add Up — Streetsblog USAAn expecting Oakland parent makes the case for car-free parenting.

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When Are Parking Debates Just A Smokescreen for Hate?

buff.lyWhen Are Parking Debates Just A Smokescreen for Hate? — Streetsblog USAA new paper finds that mosques are more likely to face pushback over parking than other houses of worship. What should planners do about it?

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Tuesday’s Headlines Do the Robot

buff.lyTuesday's Headlines Do the Robot — Streetsblog USACities and states are filling the void, but the feds really need to step in to set rules for autonomous vehicles.

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California High-Speed Rail Faces Scandal, But Work to Get the Trains Rolling Continues From Streetsblog Cal:

buff.lyCalifornia High-Speed Rail Faces Scandal, But Work to Get the Trains Rolling Continues - Streetsblog CaliforniaThe rail authority is under fire over questionable spending, but construction continues, and track-laying preparations are moving forward.

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Study: Americans Already Doubt the Myth that ‘Driving is Freedom’

buff.lyStudy: Americans Already Doubt the Myth that 'Driving is Freedom' — Streetsblog USAAn overwhelming majority of US motorists say they feel they have zero choice in how much they get behind the wheel — and most of them explicitly want to flee a system that forces them to drive almost…

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Victory! Expansion of Smart Streets program for citywide, permanent camera enforcement of bus/bike lanes and bus stops is a done deal. From Streetsblog Chicago: