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Traffic Violence Crisis in US (mstdn.plus)

Annual US Pedestrian Fatalities

A Train for Every Transit System (www.youtube.com)

Back in My Day…Children Actually Were More Independent (www.strongtowns.org)

Children haven’t changed in the past 100 years, but our attitudes about their ability to be independent have.

Speed Cameras Are Not the Answer (www.strongtowns.org)

Speed cameras are not even part of a solution to street safety. They are a dead end.

Opinion: Why We Should Stop Using the Word 'Micromobility' — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

Have to agree, micromobility only makes sense due to the car-centric mindset many (including me) have. It makes it seem like more of an accessory to a car or even more of a toy. Looking at it now, I could see how the term may actually discourage people from trying it it out or even viewing it as a viable option.

Can 'Personal Rapid Transit' Really Replace Buses and Trains? — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

Does anyone actually see a good use for this? Sure it would be better than typical car travel, but has some of the same issues of tire, battery, and road wear, etc. Since it requires dedicated roads anyway, it would be better to use trolleybuses with dedicated bus lanes for reduced battery dependence or preferably electric tram...

Roads Tools I Feature Highlights #1 I Cities: Skylines II (www.youtube.com)

Great updates on the upcoming sequel to Cities Skylines. The game was a gateway to me wanting more/better/any transit options in my area.

Amtrak is bringing High Speed Rail to Texas?! (www.youtube.com)

Watch this video ad-free on Nebula: https://nebula.tv/videos/rmtransit-amtrak-is-bringing-high-speed-rail-to-texasThe US might just be getting its first 200m...

How One City Used Transit to Cut Traffic During a Taylor Swift Mega-Concert — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

Building highway lanes will never, ever, ever get America's traffic problems under control — but any good Taylor Swift fan knows that now.

Philadelphia Schools Are Making Student Transportation Worse (www.strongtowns.org)

Like many other places around the U.S., Philadelphia is facing school bus driver shortages and bus scheduling issues. Its solution? Offer $300 per month to families that drive their children to school.

MassDOT Analysis: Commutes Are Faster For Everyone After Buses Got Their Own Lane On Tobin Bridge - Streetsblog Massachusetts (mass.streetsblog.org)

Taking away a lane for cars to create a dedicated bus lane made for faster commutes for everyone, thanks to faster, more reliable service on one of the region's busiest bus routes.

Did Minnesota Just Release the Best Statewide Transportation Bill Yet? — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

House Republicans propose 64% cut to Amtrak budget for fiscal 2024 - Trains (www.trains.com)

US DOT 'Equity Plan' Ignores the Inequitable Impacts of Highway Expansions — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

The Walkable Neighborhoods Americans Want May Be Closer Than We Think — Streetsblog USA (usa.streetsblog.org)

U.S. pedestrian deaths reach a 40-year high (www.npr.org)

Lower Saxony identifies 54 lines for reopening (www.railjournal.com)

Roosevelt Boulevard Subway resolution passes in Philly City Council

Greyhound stations are leaving downtowns after sale to notorious investment firm (www.axios.com)

Amtrak-VIA proposal for through Chicago-Toronto service revealed (www.trains.com)

Military Contractors Are Targeting DC Commuters (jacobin.com)

Weapons and tech contractors are skirting Washington Metro advertising rules to hawk war machinery directly to policymakers.

Spain’s high-speed trains aren’t just efficient, they have transformed people’s lives (www.theguardian.com)

How One American City Reclaimed a Highway (and It Paid Off Big Time) (www.strongtowns.org)

Rochester, NY, made the decision to undo a past harmful highway project. Here are the challenges they faced—and the rewards they’ve seen since freeing up that valuable land for development.

“City of Yes”: New York City Mayor Proposes Major Housing Reform (www.strongtowns.org)

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a substantial set of reforms to enable incremental and missing-middle housing solutions and add 100,000 new housing units to the city.