Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson Joins Metro Board
Mayor Rex Richardson of Long Beach has been approved to join the 13-member Metro board, effective July 1, filling a vacancy left…
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Transit, streets, walking, cycling, roads, parking and street safety.
Uber and Lyft Lobby for Ride-Sharing Liability Shield in US Transportation Bill
Rideshare giants Uber and Lyft are pushing for federal legislation that would significantly reduce their legal responsibility for incidents involving drivers, including…
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Battery Material Mining Presents Growing Environmental Trade-off, Streetsblog USA Reports
A recent report highlights the increasing environmental costs associated with mining for battery materials, posing a significant challenge to the sustainability of…
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Chicago Podcast Discusses Cyclist Safety Following Planner’s Tragic Death
A recent podcast episode explored bike safety issues in Chicago, prompted by the fatal "dooring" incident involving CDOT planner Riley O'Neil. The…
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California Coastal Commission Reforms Streamlined for Active Transport and Santa Monica’s Local Coastal Program
A revised bill aims to speed up coastal permitting for bike lanes and pedestrian projects, and sets a deadline for Santa Monica…
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How to Cross London During Tube Disruption
A practical London guide to getting across the city when the Tube is disrupted, with safer ways to compare buses, rail, walking,…
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Rethinking Transit Messaging: Beyond the “Coming Back” Narrative
A call for transit agencies to shift their communication strategy from recovery metrics to future-oriented success stories.
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Why an Underground dispute matters beyond delays
Without relevant TfL, union or City Hall sources, the safest publishable version is a reader guide to assessing claims around staffing, productivity,…
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Car-Free Trails Foster Childhood Independence, Urging More Development
An advocate argues for the expansion of car-free corridors, highlighting their role in providing safe spaces for children to develop autonomy and…
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Why the London Underground dispute matters beyond this week’s commute
A transport dispute is never only about one difficult week. It also raises broader questions about service reliability, staffing, funding pressure, and…
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