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US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

Why Congress' refusal to act since 1993 is costing taxpayers over $40 billion a year | Fortune

Taxpayers subsidize trucking via general-fund transfers while rail privately pays for infrastructure, causing fiscal, safety, congestion, and environmental harms.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
9 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Freight Is Life Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City is actively working to reduce freight truck traffic through strategic initiatives, including microhubs and marine terminals.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

Parallel Systems is building autonomous electric rail for short-distance freight | TechCrunch

Autonomous electric rail technology aims to enhance short-distance freight transport in the U.S.
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