How a Toledo Mom Stopped a Destructive Road Widening
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Dana Dunbar was new to transportation policy and activism. But that didn't stop her from waging a successful grassroots campaign against a road widening in her neighborhood.
Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Highway Expansion
Why Is Portland’s Transit Chief Advocating for More Highways?
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After suffering an embarrassing defeat a year ago, the Oregon highway lobby is rattling the can for more money again. They have a list of highways they want to widen, and they say Portland's economy depends on it. In addition to the usual suspects, the highway cheerleaders include Neil McFarlane, general manager of TriMet, the regional transit agency.
Elon Musk’s “Plan” to Cure Traffic With Tunnels Is Terrible and Ridiculous
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Musk's plan isn't new or innovative, and it wouldn't even solve the problem it's supposed to address.
Tampa Advocates Are Fighting Like Hell Against a $6 Billion Highway Plan
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Grassroots advocates in Tampa are going up against Florida DOT in a highway expansion standoff with huge implications for the future of the city.
If Trump Wants to “Fix It First,” a Big Spending Spree Won’t Cut It
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It's hard to pin Donald Trump down on policy issues. But let's take one of his recent infrastructure pronouncements literally and see where the implications lead.
Wisconsin Highway Costs Exceed State DOT Estimates By Nearly 100%
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Highway costs have nearly doubled WisDOT's projections, and the overruns will be even bigger for projects that are still in the works. But Governor Scott Walker isn't interested in reining in highway spending.