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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
14 hours ago

Debate over last-mile delivery bill heats up in first City Council hearing | amNewYork

Intro 518 aims to regulate last-mile delivery facilities for worker safety but faces opposition due to potential job losses.
#transportation-funding
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal transportation funding, impacting public transit and passenger rail programs, unless Congress intervenes.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

Trump Wants to Slash Federal Funding for Public Transit, Rail (Again) - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration proposes significant cuts to federal transportation funding, impacting public transit and passenger rail programs, unless Congress intervenes.
Retirement
fromFortune
26 minutes ago

The next generation of senators has a ticking time bomb in their lap: Social Security's insolvency, without a plan for national debt | Fortune

Social Security and Medicare face imminent funding crises, with deadlines for Congress to address these issues approaching rapidly.
#high-speed-rail
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
13 hours ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
Media industry
fromStreetsblog California
13 hours ago

60 Minutes Review of High-Speed Rail: A Lukewarm Look at the Project - Streetsblog California

CBS' 60 Minutes segment on high-speed rail in California lacked depth and sensationalism, failing to capture the project's progress and challenges.
fromwww.bxtimes.com
17 hours ago

Governor Hochul announces congestion pricing is funding air quality improvements at Hunts Point Market Bronx Times

Congestion pricing has been a once-in-a-lifetime success story, leading to cleaner air, better transit and faster and safer traffic throughout the city. We knew that to do this right, we had to bring real air quality improvements directly to parts of New York City that have been neglected for far too long.
New York City
fromPadailypost
17 hours ago

Cheating brazen in new toll lanes

"Is everybody telling the truth? We're not sure," Program Director Kim Comstock told the San Mateo County Transportation Authority on Thursday.
California
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 hours ago

Debate over Scarborough LRT heats up as mayor, councillor offer competing motions | CBC News

The Eglinton East LRT project in Scarborough is facing political competition and funding challenges despite its long-standing development plans.
Environment
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
3 days ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
19 hours ago

SEC, Treasury Officials Urge Congress To Pass Crypto Market Bill

Congress is urged to quickly pass the Clarity Act to establish clear regulations for cryptocurrencies and blockchain products.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

NYC to resume construction on Flatbush Avenue bus lanes later this month

The NYC DOT is resuming construction on bus lanes along Flatbush Avenue to improve transit speed and safety for riders.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
23 hours ago

Why One 'Big Beautiful Bill' Wasn't Enough for Republicans

Congressional Republicans are pursuing a second budget reconciliation bill, reflecting both confidence and pessimism about the upcoming midterms.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
14 hours ago

Virginia YIGBY bill puts Spanberger housing agenda on the line

A housing agenda aimed at improving affordability faced legislative challenges, but proposals for subsidies and preservation of affordable housing were passed.
fromianVisits
20 hours ago

Tunnel to Heathrow could be privately funded under revived rail link plans

The study concludes that the rail link could deliver strong economic returns under both two-runway and three-runway expansion scenarios at Heathrow Airport, indicating its potential impact on regional connectivity.
UK politics
Healthcare
fromTruthout
19 hours ago

Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine

Trump suggests offloading Medicaid, Medicare, and child care costs to states amid war, risking health care access for millions.
#cross-bronx-expressway
Public health
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Need To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Congestion Pricing Pollution Uptick - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul has delayed a decision on widening the Cross Bronx Expressway due to concerns over increased pollution in the Bronx.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposes the expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway, urging rejection of plans that would impact local residents negatively.
Public health
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Need To Kill Cross Bronx Widening Plan Is Obvious Amid Slight Congestion Pricing Pollution Uptick - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul has delayed a decision on widening the Cross Bronx Expressway due to concerns over increased pollution in the Bronx.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

AOC urges Hochul to scrap plan that would widen Cross Bronx Expressway | amNewYork

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opposes the expansion of the Cross Bronx Expressway, urging rejection of plans that would impact local residents negatively.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 day ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
2 days ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
European startups
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: Record funding for fusion power lands as Trump eyes cuts

The Energy Department's ARPA-E will invest $135 million in fusion energy technologies to overcome barriers to commercialization.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-ed | NYC Council's last-mile facilities' bill could be last straw for small businesses | amNewYork

New York City's regulatory environment poses significant challenges for small businesses like Fairly Nuts, threatening their operations and future viability.
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Drive slower, go electric, don't drive at all? Americans weigh options for saving gas

The key to getting the most miles out of each gallon is driving efficiently. That means smooth acceleration, soft braking and slowing down. Cars tend to be the most fuel efficient when driven at about 50 miles per hour.
US news
Law
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

Hochul's Insurance Push Follows Uber's National Playbook - As The Company Spends Big on Her Re-Election - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's campaign is heavily funded by Uber to push policies limiting compensation for car crash victims in New York.
Women in technology
fromBusline News
2 days ago

Editor's Note March/April 2026 - Busline News

Nominations for the 'Women To Recognize In Busing' award are open until August 1, 2026, celebrating female leaders in the bus industry.
London
fromianVisits
3 days ago

Inside the closure of London's second-busiest road - the A40 Westway

The A40 Westway is undergoing major repairs due to wear and tear from heavy traffic, necessitating the replacement of road joints.
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Trump's next budget once again calls for massive cuts to science

The proposed 2027 budget includes severe cuts to NASA and other science agencies, signaling an ongoing political battle over research funding.
Skiing
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
5 days ago

Obit: Rod Diridon, Transit Leader and High-Speed Rail Advocate, Dies at 87 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Rod Diridon, Sr. was a dedicated advocate for high-speed rail and climate solutions, passing away at 87 after a significant impact on transportation.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
#transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
fromBusline News
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
23 hours ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Transportation stakeholders give Mamdani high marks on streets agenda, but more work to be done on buses | amNewYork

Mayor Mamdani prioritizes transportation improvements, focusing on faster buses and safer streets, but faces challenges in implementing fare-free bus service.
fromBusline News
2 days ago
Alternative transportation

Message From 2026 UMA EXPO: Fast-Moving Policy Environment Requires Education & Determination - Busline News

Environment
fromFortune
22 hours ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

New House of Representatives bills hope to improve broadband access

The affordability crisis is hitting rural America hard. Across the country, broadband, electricity, and clean water remain out of reach for far too many families.
Agriculture
#e-bikes
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago
California

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

California
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

In Year with a Glut of E-Bike Legislation, Blakespear's Efforts to Define E-Bikes and Limit E-Motos Advances - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1167 aims to clarify e-bike definitions and regulate e-motos to enhance safety and accountability in the marketplace.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Long Island
13 hours ago

New center-running bus lanes coming to Flatbush Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn

Construction on Flatbush Avenue will enhance bus speed and safety for 132,000 daily riders through new center-running bus lanes.
SF politics
fromDefector
17 hours ago

The Trump Administration Is Killing The U.S. Forest Service So It Can Also Kill U.S. Forests | Defector

The Trump administration's actions threaten the U.S. Forest Service's balance of conservation and resource extraction.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
2 days ago

Free buses in New York? Even Mamdani isn't holding his breath.

The mayor is committed to making buses fast and free, but a pilot program is delayed until 2026.
Public health
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

The Financial Costs of the Pedestrian Death Crisis Are Still Stratospheric - Streetsblog USA

Pedestrian deaths cost the U.S. economy over $40 billion in the first half of 2025, despite a decrease in fatalities.
SF real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
US politics
fromPOLITICO
1 week ago

House Republicans kvetch anew about DHS funding plan

House members oppose DHS funding bill without immigration enforcement funding, complicating bipartisan efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Reform would deny visas over calls for slavery reparations

Reform UK plans to deny visas to countries seeking slavery reparations from Britain if elected.
East Bay real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

The Build America, Buy America law is causing delays and increased costs in affordable housing projects due to strict compliance requirements.
New York City
fromKOMO
1 day ago

New York City Mayor Mamdani says his plan for free buses won't happen in 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free buses will not be fulfilled this year, with hopes for 2026 instead.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Streets for All: SoCal Could Fund All of Southland's High-Speed Rail with EIFD - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles County could raise $15-23 billion for transit improvements using Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFDs).
DC food
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How DC's Mayor and Council Chair Thwarted Every Effort to Better Its Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

DC Streetcar's failures stem from political interference and inadequate planning, leading to a short, ineffective route.
#solar-energy
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
#new-york
fromCity Limits
1 day ago
NYC politics

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago
New York City

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: Corporate Democrats Who Refuse to Tax the Rich Are Protecting Their Donors. Vote Them Out.

New leaders are needed to advocate for working people and reform New York's inequitable tax system.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
SF politics
fromThe New Republic
2 days ago

Kathy Hochul Has One Last Chance to Do the Right Thing on Climate

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering rolling back the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, alarming advocates and citizens alike.
#california
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

60 Minutes Tackles CA's $125 Billion Train to Nowhere

California's high-speed rail project has faced significant delays and cost overruns, now estimated at $125 billion, with no tracks laid yet.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Buffy Wicks Pushes Legislation to Cut Red Tape for Transformational Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects - Streetsblog California

AB 1976 aims to streamline California's pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure planning and construction processes.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Despite Gav's Spin, Transportation Commission Funded a Lot of Highway Expansion Last Week - Streetsblog California

California invested $17.9 billion in road projects, contradicting its climate goals and exacerbating greenhouse gas emissions.
#curb-management
fromCurbed
1 day ago
New York City

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
New York City
fromCurbed
1 day ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Mamdani announces new Office of Curb Management | amNewYork

A new Office of Curb Management aims to optimize NYC's streets and curbside parking for diverse public uses.
fromTelecompetitor
3 days ago

Democratic representatives ask NTIA's Roth not to change BEAD rules for SpaceX

The letter argues that SpaceX is asking the definition of 'standard installation' as shipping in a box - not a working connection - and allowing Starlink to 'falsely demonstrate compliance' with the program's 100 Mbps download/20 Mbps requirements.
SF politics
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
#climate-change
Environment
fromNature
4 days ago

'Yes, we can': a blueprint for a clean economy and healthy society

A new 'clean' economy focused on sustainability can lead to a more efficient and prosperous society.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Dear Trump: the Future Belongs to the Efficient - Streetsblog USA

Life expectancy increases with energy consumption only at low levels; beyond 40-50 GJ per capita, additional energy use shows minimal health benefits and may correlate negatively in wealthy nations.
New York City
fromQNS
1 day ago

Nearly 200 residents attend Sunnyside Yard information session after Mamdani revives plans - QNS

Community engagement is essential for the proposed development of 12,000 new homes over Sunnyside Yard, emphasizing local input and affordable housing.
Environment
fromFuturism
3 days ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
#traffic-safety
fromTime Out New York
2 days ago

50+ NYC streets are going completely car-free for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in a statement.
Alternative transportation
Boston
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How to Tell the Story of a Highway Teardown - Streetsblog USA

Ian Coss's podcast 'The Big Dig' explores Boston's highway teardown project, and his Highway Teardown tour examines similar infrastructure reimagining efforts across twelve American cities.
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Citi Bike is giving away unlimited free rides to New Yorkers for Earth Day

"Car-Free Earth Day is a reminder that we only have one planet-and that our streets play a critical role in our fight against climate change," said NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn in an official statement.
Alternative transportation
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Hole-y moley! Mayor Mamdani fills NYC's 100,000th pothole this year after frigid winter | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani filled the 100,000th pothole in NYC, marking a significant milestone in road repairs after a harsh winter.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
4 weeks ago

Trump's Funding Freeze Has Derailed Transit, Undermining Growth and Economic Opportunity For All Americans: Report - Streetsblog USA

The Trump administration has not signed any new transit rail contracts under the Capital Investment Grant program, causing state and local rail funding to drop to its lowest level in 15 years.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Trump Administration Would Rather Pay a Billion Dollars Than Build a Single Wind Farm

The US government will pay TotalEnergies $928 million to not build wind farms, redirecting funds to oil and gas projects instead.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

The US Government Could End The Federal Gas Tax

The tax provides more than $23 billion per year in revenue for federal highway and public transit programs. The federal gas tax has been in place, in one way or another, since 1919 and was last raised in 1993.
Alternative transportation
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

U.S. House votes to to pass Housing for the 21st Century Act

The HOME Reform Act reduces duplicative reviews, exempts small and infill affordable projects from NEPA, and modernizes federal oversight to speed affordable and manufactured housing.
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration's Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering - Streetsblog USA

While dozens of other countries have delivered fast, modern train networks, we are stuck with a skeletal system built largely on slow, 19th-century alignments. Even developing nations are passing us by. There is growing recognition at the federal level that things need to change, but substantial and comprehensive reform would require an act of Congress.
Alternative transportation
#active-transportation-infrastructure
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Americans Demand Congress Fund Active Transportation In Next Infrastructure Bill - And Not Just The Bike/Walk Advocates - Streetsblog USA

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Americans Demand Congress Fund Active Transportation In Next Infrastructure Bill - And Not Just The Bike/Walk Advocates - Streetsblog USA

Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

Why Transit Advocates Aren't 100% Behind This Senator's Bold Bill To Slash Highway Funding - Streetsblog USA

Federal transportation spending exceeds gas tax revenue by approximately $40 billion annually, with highway construction consuming most funds while transit systems face potential defunding under proposed spending caps.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

America has a looming highway budget crisis

We cannot afford to maintain existing roads, let alone build more, because Highway Trust Fund revenue lags rising costs and faces an expanding shortfall.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

This Bill Would Give Your Community More Money To Build Its Own Transportation Future - Streetsblog USA

The BASICS Act shifts federal transportation funding toward metro regions, enabling human-centered projects and preventing state DOTs from monopolizing funds for highways.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The DOT's new beautification council could Trumpify U.S. transportation infrastructure

A new DOT council will push classical architectural aesthetics into U.S. transportation infrastructure design and advisory recommendations.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: US DOT's Misguided War on Bikeways - Streetsblog USA

U.S. DOT rescinded bike-infrastructure grants despite evidence that protected bike lanes and trails save lives, reduce pollution, and do not increase congestion.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

What the 'Abundance' Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The new "abundance" agenda can deliver a wealth of equitable transportation options - but only if its proponents recognize how our glut of highways has contributed to the "scarcity" they say they hope to tackle, advocates are saying.Inspired by the Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book of the same name, "abundance" became a political buzzword across America in 2025, inspiring a universe of think-pieces and justification for a raft of deregulatory policy proposals.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Gateway Tunnel: Federal funds still frozen after Trump admin appeals order to temporarily fund Hudson River rail project | amNewYork

Federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel project remain frozen while a judge’s order to release withheld funds is stayed pending the Justice Department’s appeal.
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