Transportation
Feds Launch $1B Initiative to Rework Infrastructure That Cut Apart Cities
The Biden administration says places that prioritize community outreach as they design project proposals will have an advantage over others.
Taking the Friction Out of Regional Transit Payments
With an upgraded app, Cleveland-area riders can buy fares for 14 transit agencies across the region.
Republicans Look to Reverse Biden’s Infrastructure Permitting Changes
They’re raising concerns that reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act will slow down projects, now that the Biden administration has scrapped a Trump-era rules rewrite.
Instead of Relief at the Pump, California Moves to Put Cash in Pockets
State leaders are opting for direct payments up to $1,050, rather than a gas tax suspension as they look to provide residents a break from skyrocketing prices.
The Push to Ban New Gas Stations is Coming to Los Angeles
L.A., the capital of car culture, could be the first big city to enact such a ban.
Biden's Push on Gas Tax Relief Will Likely Fall to States
His plan to suspend the federal tax to help ease high gas prices has low odds of passing Congress. The president says states are in a solid financial position to take action, but experts have doubts about whether gas tax holidays at any level are good policy.
The States Shifting Road Safety Dollars Away From Safety Programs
Some in Congress are asking why states are redirecting the federal money at a time when crashes and highway deaths are on the rise.
Why It's So Hard to Convince the Public on Transportation Projects
Drivers and engineers often hold very different attitudes on transportation that directly contradict those of transportation planners, new research shows.
Can't Get There From Here: The Missing Middle Along Florida's Coast-to-Coast Trail
Bicyclists tell of having to ride along busy highways as officials say an unfinished segment may be years more in the making.
School Districts to Receive $500M in Federal Funds to Buy Electric Buses
The Biden administration recently announced the new funding for this year, in addition to $5 billion in infrastructure act funds, for school districts to replace polluting diesel buses. But making the switch to electric will be challenging for some communities.
City Official: State Transportation Agencies Block Street Safety Progress
The Idaho city council president told congressional lawmakers that state policies are designed to make sure vehicles go fast. She and others offered local solutions to make roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.
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