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Lucky 13? Darializa Avila Chevalier Answers Questions That Rep. Adriano Espaillat Won’t
We sent out a questionnaire. Rep. Adriano Espaillat did not respond. But his Democratic Socialist opponent did.
June 16, 2026
‘Seventh’ Heaven: Four Candidates to Succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez Court Streetsblog Readers
There's not that much daylight among these progressive candidates, but the devil is in the details.
June 4, 2026
I’ve Fought City Hall for Safer Streets. Now I’ll Fight Washington.
I have spent four years fighting for safer streets in this district. I'll do the same in Congress.
May 25, 2026
D.C. Advocates Sue To Save Key Bike Lane From Trump
We previously reported that the Trump administration might soon move to dismantle key cycle tracks in the nation's capital. Unfortunately, we were right.
March 25, 2026
Why Some Members of Congress Want to Go Big on Greenways
A new bill would multiply federal funding for walking and biking paths — even as some powerful congresspeople threaten to take away what we've already got.
March 23, 2026
Claire Valdez: In Congress, I Will Fight For Transit and Bike Lanes
One of three leading candidates to succeed Rep. Nydia Velazquez shares her vision for how members of Congress can improve transportation.
March 13, 2026
Make Biking Great Again: Conservatives Should Embrace The Right Wing Values Of Cycling
Cycling remains aligned in the national mind with progressive causes — but conservatives can find plenty to love about bikes.
March 6, 2026
How Trump’s Latest Multimodal Clawbacks Are Different — But They Could Still Devastate Communities
The latest attack on multimodal transportation is more brazen and destructive than ever before; the Trump administration is no longer hiding its disdain for walking and biking projects.
September 22, 2025
What Transportation Priorities Could Get Cut Under the GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Budget Bill
Hint: a bloodbath for EVs, reconnecting communities, and environmental reviews.
May 28, 2025
Deep Dive: How Will Sean Duffy Fix Penn Station?
The Transportation Secretary has taken over the biggest transportation planning mess in North America. First, he has to realize that this job is more than just cosmetic surgery.
April 21, 2025