Infrastructure
Streetsblog California
Is NW Arkansas About to Become the Next Biking Capital of America?
Billionaire philanthropists and bike-friendly local governments have been teaming up to turn an unexpected region of the country into a biking haven. But what will the future look like — and is their example instructive to the rest of the country?
August 28, 2023
Which Cities Have the Fewest Drinking Fountains — And What It Means for Walking and Biking
As climate change causes temperatures to climb, should cities be doing more to help people who walk and bike stay cool and hydrated?
July 27, 2023
AC Transit General Manager Responds to Accusations of Obstructing Safety
If Hursch doesn't like Streetsblog's reporting on AC Transit, then he should change the narrative by unequivocally supporting the road diet on Grand
July 21, 2023
Three East Bay Victories for Safety
14th in Oakland, 40th in Emeryville, and Grand in Alameda all got approvals Tuesday evening for protected bike lanes and other improvements
July 20, 2023
How Auto-Centric Infrastructure Is Making Us Sick
Instead of endless promises to fix America's "crumbling roads and bridges," filmmaker Andy Boenau argues we need to talk about our crumbling minds and bodies — and how our autocentric infrastructure approach contributes to them.
June 9, 2023
Rail Problem: House GOP Wants to Undermine Trains Exactly When We Need Them Most
The future of interstate rail travel is in jeopardy if the White House caves to House Republican spending cuts as part of the ongoing debt ceiling negotiations, advocates say.
May 26, 2023
Not a Surprise: 101 Freeway Widening Shows Negative Results
Engineer on 101 project admits $600 million freeway widening accomplished nothing
April 13, 2023
California Trainin’: A Chicagoan Checks Out Transportation in the Golden State
Here's a show-and-tell of my impressions of the walk/bike/transit stuff I experienced, including a few things I'd be glad to see implemented in Chicago.
March 14, 2023
Rest In Pieces, ‘Fix-it-First’: Biden Caves to GOP’s Highway Expansion Obsession
The Biden administration has caved to GOP pressure and will no longer push states to repair existing highways before building new ones, a move that angered livable cities advocates.
March 7, 2023
CTC Adopts Staff Recommendations for ATP Funding
$1B in a one-time boost in funding made it possible to approve 93 new high-scoring projects. The CTC plans to request a larger allocation for the ATP in future state budgets.
December 8, 2022
