A decade in, pedestrian deaths dip under Vision Zero
Advocates say New York’s experience with the traffic safety approach shows promise, but the city has deployed safety measures like bike lanes and redesigned intersections more often in whiter and wealthier neighborhoods.
Lackluster revenues force Maryland to trim transportation services
Gov. Wes Moore promised to promote equity and climate goals with transportation, but now his administration has to scale back on basic services.
Biden unveils $4.9B in big-ticket infrastructure grants
Three dozen projects got the green light and millions of federal dollars. The president also used the announcement to bolster his reelection campaign.
Airports are finally back to their pre-pandemic normal, Fitch says
The ratings agency in the last year has upgraded the bond ratings of several major U.S. hubs amid record travel.
Brightline gets another big boost from Biden to build Vegas line
The administration approved $2.5 billion in private activity bonds, making the private rail company the biggest user of the low-interest infrastructure loans.
Infrastructure ‘bootcamps’ help smaller cities win federal grants
The Local Infrastructure Hub has helped participating cities win millions of dollars to address pressing needs in transportation, climate, flood mitigation, rails, broadband and more.
City officials plead for more say in how AVs are deployed
Autonomous vehicle companies often cut out city transportation agencies with state laws that preempt local regulations. City leaders say that “handcuffs” them as they try to manage traffic and curb space.
Biden administration announces $623 million in EV charging grants for state and local agencies
The grants, which come as part of the 2021 infrastructure law, are intended to ensure chargers are built in underserved or remote communities.
Local transit agencies mimicking Uber and Lyft are seeing big ridership gains
Connect is so popular that it’s having trouble keeping up with demand, even as the Minnesota legislature allocated over $9 million last year to build out Connect and similar systems statewide.
GOP lawsuit over CO2 rules attacks Biden administration for overreach, pushes climate denial
Joined by 21 states, the complaint falsely claims there is “no consensus” on the causes of climate change. One environmental advocate said the argument is “like suing NASA for saying the world is round.”
States warn of ‘Band-Aids and duct tape’ for road maintenance
Lawmakers seek new funding sources as gas tax revenues begin a predicted decline.
States and localities in 2023: A look at the top stories of the year
The first half of the year was marked by the end of pandemic-era benefits. The second half was dominated by the shutdown. All the while, leaders were preoccupied with infrastructure, technology and flags.
Why 2023 emerged as a banner year for passenger rail
Many efforts that had been in the works for years started paying off this year, but passenger rail advocates hope even better things are on the way.
Transportation must adapt to an aging population and a changing climate
COMMENTARY | State and local leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to deliver mobility solutions that work better for everyone.
Feds tout pedestrian, cyclist safety measures in new road design rules
The Federal Highway Administration released long-awaited updates to its manual for traffic signs and road design. The newest edition comes as the country is in the throes of a major upswing in roadway deaths.
Will new car technology stop people from driving drunk?
With more than 13,000 people dying in alcohol-related crashes in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is exploring ways that cars and trucks could use sensors to block people from driving drunk.
Biden to invest $8B toward vision for nationwide expansion of passenger rail
The long-awaited grants for construction and planning show that the administration is unfazed by attacks in Washington over the popularity of passenger rail, with nearly every state receiving money.
California wins big as Biden administration doubles down on high-speed rail
The Golden State will benefit from $6 billion in new grants to provide connections in the Central Valley and between the Los Angeles suburbs and Las Vegas. An East Coast route is getting big money too.
$1.5 billion now available in federal transportation grants
A variety of road, transit, rail and trail projects are eligible for funding under the Transportation Department’s popular RAISE program.
Despite falling gas prices, some politicians push ahead with tax breaks
Governors often suspend gas taxes for an easy political win with voters. But fuel taxes already face an uncertain future.
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