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Wednesday’s Headlines at a Discount
12:01am By Blake Aued
We talk a lot about how parking minimums drive up housing costs, but so do overly wide roads. Why not take away a lane or two and let people build on the land?

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Study: Remote Work Isn’t Always A Cure for America’s Addiction to Driving
12:00am By Kea Wilson
A lot of Americans traded long commutes for short errands during the pandemic — but whether that swap resulted in more or less driving is a consequence of policy choices.

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Tuesday’s Headlines Are Trending Down
Tue 12:01am By Blake Aued
An estimated 19,515 people died in car crashes during the first half of 2023, which is down 3.3 percent but still 19,515 too many.

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What Do ‘Livable’ Streets Look Like in an Era of Driverless Cars?
Tue 12:00am By Streetsblog
Does a world of autonomous cars really have to make our streets less human?

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NY DMV’s New Rules Could Kinda Sorta Make Roadways Safer
Tue 12:00am By Gersh Kuntzman
Of course, it all depends on enforcement and diligence of our motor vehicle officials and cops.

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Why Chicago Advocates Are Providing Bikes to Migrants
Mon 12:35am By Sharon Hoyer
Unless funds are freed up from a larger entity, bike distribution to asylum seekers is going to stay in crisis mode indefinitely.

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Monday’s Headlines Are Open for Business
Mon 12:01am By Blake Aued
Monday will be just another Monday for federal employees, as Congress avoided a government shutdown. Plus, declining gas tax revenue provides an opportunity to rethink transportation funding.

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Why Connecticut is Investing in New Regional Rail
Mon 12:00am By John Besche
Gov. Ned Lamont will spend $315 million investment on new rail cars — but they're not going anywhere near Grand Central. Here's why.

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NYers Share Their ‘End of Days’ Flooding Pics
Fri 10:28am By Streetsblog
It's bad out there. How bad? Here is a citywide roundup from our staff ... and our friends on social media.

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To Help Save the Planet, Take the ‘Week Without Driving’ Challenge
Fri 12:46am By Kea Wilson
Former Sierra Club President Ramón Cruz is urging Americans to give up driving for seven days — and support policies to make it optional for everyone.

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