Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Federal Highway Administration

This is the mess that needs fixing right now. Photo: Gersh Kuntzman

KOMANOFF TO BUTTIGIEG: Speed Congestion Pricing… And Show Us Your ‘Overzealous’ Concerns

By Charles Komanoff | May 4, 2022 | No Comments

In this clarion call op-ed, Charles Komanoff writes an open letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation secretary demanding action on congestion pricing.

New Law May Make School Zones Safer — But Why Does DOT Act So Slowly, Pols Ask

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 16, 2022 | No Comments

City traffic "engineers" rely too heavily on federal guidelines that are biased against pedestrians. But a change may be on the way, at least for school zones.

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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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USDOT Wants States To Spend Infrastructure Funds Sustainably

By Kea Wilson | Dec 19, 2021 | No Comments

The feds are pushing states to spend infrastructure funds on projects that will help end the climate and roadway death crises.

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Brooklyn Heights. Photo: Patch

Idea of ‘Tearing Down the BQE’ Gets Fresh Look as Feds Open Their Wallets

By Julianne Cuba | Nov 11, 2021 | No Comments

Building-trades honcho Carlo Scissura says that the city should 'get rid' of the decrepit highway and "start from scratch."

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