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Commentary: US DOT’s Misguided War on Bikeways
"European genes do not produce some kind of innate affinity for human-powered mobility — [and] people on any continent will use bike infrastructure if it is safe."
Rick Pruetz
February 5, 2026
The Talk of D.C.: Rumors Flying that Trump Admin Wants to Undo Bike Lanes in Capital
The feds appear to be mounting an argument that bike lanes cause congestion in the nation's capitol — and advocates are bracing for a fight.
January 26, 2026
Streetsies 2025 (And Friday Video!): Vote for Your Favorite Clips of the Year
A New York Met, the birth of "No Kings," and Cuomo running a stop sign are just some of the best things we caught on camera this year.
December 26, 2025
Off-Topic Tuesday: Streetsblog Joins Campaign for Public Financing of Non-Profit Media
New York provides tax credits to for-profit newsrooms. Now, non-profit digital outlets, public broadcasters and public access channels are seeking equal treatment. Doing so would strengthen our democracy.
December 23, 2025
Streetsblog’s ‘Car-Free Carolers’ Bring the Joy, Mirth and Ho-Ho-Hope to this Holiday Season
Streetsblog's singers are back, belting out their parody classics to make a serious point: New York's roadways don't have to be dangerous places for kids and lungs, but can be joyous spaces for people to walk around, shop, eat or just ... hang out.
December 18, 2025
Donate and Get Your ‘Official’ Streetsblog Parking Placard Here!
This year, your donation comes with the ultimate city perk: a completely official-looking, yet completely fake, Streetsblog parking placard! Donate today!
December 2, 2025
Two More Staffers Join the Growing Streetsblog Newsroom!
Meet Austin C. Jefferson and J.K. Trotter! And read about our big plans for local news.
November 11, 2025
DECISION 2025: Transit Wins Big — Again — Across America
Several candidates who ran on ambitious transportation reform platforms won at the ballot box on Tuesday — but even more communities said yes to supporting transit directly.
November 6, 2025
Crunching Numbers to Curb Crashes: Using Federal Data to Make Our Roads Safer
Upholding federal data transparency is key to understanding and reversing the alarming level of crashes, fatalities, and strained infrastructure. Here's where we have more work to do.
Cathy Chase
October 30, 2025
Katie Wilson’s Success in Seattle Shows Again that Urbanism Is A Winning Campaign Issue
The advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary — following Zohran Mamdani's similar triumph — shows what you can do when you focus on transit.
August 22, 2025
