Recent Streetsblog USA posts about Federal Highway Administration

Many States Don't Even Try To Curb Road Deaths

By Kea Wilson | Jan 24, 2020 | No Comments

Too many states don't even set a target of reducing road deaths — because the feds don't care.

Red-painted bus lanes could become common practice across the country now that the feds removed bureaucratic impediments to the approval process.

Feds to Cities: Paint the Town Red!

By Aaron Short | Dec 13, 2019 | No Comments

The Federal Highway Association approved new guidance this week that will dramatically expedite the process for approving the use of red paint to indicate a dedicated bus lane.

The U.S. Department of Transportation under Secretary Elaine Chao has shifted hundreds of millions of dollars in transportation grants away from urban centers and toward rural areas.

Rural America Cashes In Under Trump

By Aaron Short | Dec 5, 2019 | No Comments

It's a great time to be living in the middle of nowhere as President Trump directs more transportation funds to his rural base.

Ugh — urban infrastructure. Photo: Ohio River Bridges Flickr Page

It’s Progressives vs. Labor over Transportation Money

By Aaron Short | Nov 6, 2019 | No Comments

It's the latest battle for the soul of the Democratic party.

Congressional Bike Caucus Co-Chair Earl Blumenauer wants the federal government to fund Vision Zero plans across the nation. Image: M.V. Jantzen

Congress Eyes Increased Funds for Vision Zero

By Aaron Short | Oct 24, 2019 | No Comments

House members propose a bill that would fund pedestrian- and cycling-safety efforts.

Rep. Jesus Garcia is forming a new caucus with Rep. Ayanna Pressley and Rep. Mark Takano to tackle how Congress funds and promotes mass transit. Photo: John Greenfield

Meet the New Congressional Caucus for Transportation

By Aaron Short | Oct 17, 2019 | No Comments

A small group, for now, but eager to debate ways to better fund transit.

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