Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Infrastructure

How the Infrastructure Law Could Fast-Track Harmful Highway Boondoggles

By James Horrox | Sep 13, 2022 | No Comments

Federal money could be spent on fixing our aging roads, making our streets safer, and making it easier to travel on transit, by bike or on foot, giving Americans real, viable options for getting around without having to drive. Unfortunately, though, it won't.

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Three GOP Senators Want to Protect Motorists’ Ability to Drive Drunk

By Kea Wilson | Aug 1, 2022 | No Comments

A new bill from three Senate Republicans would repeal a law that aimed to end drunk driving.

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The 3 Secret Ingredients To Building Bike Networks Fast

By Kea Wilson | Jun 10, 2022 | No Comments

A handful of cities across America are building out bike lane networks faster than ever before — and the secret ingredient isn't concrete and paint, but strong partnerships and even stronger public messaging, a new analysis argued.

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Four Reasons that Pedestrian Deaths Just Hit a 40-Year High

By Kea Wilson | May 31, 2022 | No Comments

"I am shouting from the rooftops to get the public on board" with safety initiatives, says one activist.

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For Pete’s Sake! Sec. Buttigieg Won’t Push Back on States that Ignore Equity, Climate Guidelines

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 1, 2022 | No Comments

The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary doesn't look like he's up to fight GOP lawmakers over the Biden climate and systemic racism agenda.

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OPINION: How the U.S. Transportation System Fuels Inequality

By Basav Sen | Feb 8, 2022 | No Comments

Transportation policies prioritizing private vehicle use leave the poor and people of color behind.

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