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Tuesday's Most Read # 1 - NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in Manhattan, study finds link.theoverheadwire.com/pqtr9 Phys.org
NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in Manhattan, study finds
Since New York City introduced congestion pricing in January 2025, the state has heralded significant reductions in traffic and rush hour delays, fewer crashes and noise complaints, and toll revenue p...
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December 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Tuesday's Most Read # 1 - NYC congestion pricing cuts air pollution by 22% in Manhattan, study finds link.theoverheadwire.com/pqtr9 Phys.org
Tuesday's Most Read # 2 - Transit
‘I’m Always on the Bus’: How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle’s Next Mayor link.theoverheadwire.com/9dcbm @keawilson.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
‘I’m Always on the Bus’: How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle’s Next Mayor link.theoverheadwire.com/9dcbm @keawilson.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
'I'm Always on the Bus': How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle's Next Mayor — Streetsblog USA
"I really think that our public transit system is such a big part of people's daily experience of government," says the incoming mayor of the Emerald City.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Tuesday's Most Read # 2 - Transit
‘I’m Always on the Bus’: How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle’s Next Mayor link.theoverheadwire.com/9dcbm @keawilson.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
‘I’m Always on the Bus’: How Transit Advocacy Helped Katie Wilson Become Seattle’s Next Mayor link.theoverheadwire.com/9dcbm @keawilson.bsky.social @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social @usa.streetsblog.org
Tuesday's Most Read # 3 - The bigger, the better, right? Some European cities are clamping down on big cars: “The larger it is, the more it pollutes” link.theoverheadwire.com/uegv6 AS
The bigger, the better, right? Some European cities are clamping down on big cars: “The larger it is, the more it pollutes”
Big cars in small cities? It's a bad mixture to which some European destinations are saying 'no more'.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday's Most Read # 3 - The bigger, the better, right? Some European cities are clamping down on big cars: “The larger it is, the more it pollutes” link.theoverheadwire.com/uegv6 AS
Congrats to our friend Eileen Higgins for winning the Miami Mayoral race! A true transit champion and rider.
We chatted with her a few years ago about her advocacy and more! - usa.streetsblog.org/2023/03/09/t...
We chatted with her a few years ago about her advocacy and more! - usa.streetsblog.org/2023/03/09/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: A Miami-Dade Voice for Bus Rapid Transit — Streetsblog USA
We chat with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Eileen Higgins about the South Dade Busway, the importance of FTA ratings in getting projects built, and why she thinks it’s important as an elected officia...
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December 10, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Congrats to our friend Eileen Higgins for winning the Miami Mayoral race! A true transit champion and rider.
We chatted with her a few years ago about her advocacy and more! - usa.streetsblog.org/2023/03/09/t...
We chatted with her a few years ago about her advocacy and more! - usa.streetsblog.org/2023/03/09/t...
They have no idea how much any of this costs do they...
"Eligible adults under 50 years old would get $1,000 per year deposited into an HSA, and those between 50 and 64 would get $1,500. The legislation blocks the use of the money for abortion or gender transition procedures.”
Hope that covers your doubled premium costs!
Hope that covers your doubled premium costs!
NEW: Senate Republicans plan vote on a health care alternative as ACA funds look likely to expire
Democrats will force a vote Thursday on a 3-year extension of ACA money.
Thune endorses Crapo-Cassidy bill as the GOP alternative. Here's what it will and won't do.
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Democrats will force a vote Thursday on a 3-year extension of ACA money.
Thune endorses Crapo-Cassidy bill as the GOP alternative. Here's what it will and won't do.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
December 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
They have no idea how much any of this costs do they...
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Good podcast episode on Parking 🅿️ @usa.streetsblog.org @theoverheadwire.com @parkingreform.org @tonyjordan.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Good podcast episode on Parking 🅿️ @usa.streetsblog.org @theoverheadwire.com @parkingreform.org @tonyjordan.bsky.social
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Monday's Most Read # 1 - America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why. link.theoverheadwire.com/83hcj @washingtonpost.com
America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why.
U.S. officials adopted Europe's Vision Zero initiative, but many cities have seen an increase in pedestrian fatalities despite efforts to improve road safety.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Monday's Most Read # 1 - America’s plan to protect pedestrians failed. A young woman’s death reveals why. link.theoverheadwire.com/83hcj @washingtonpost.com
Monday's Most Read # 2 - Cities: Skylines II Is Secretly a Car Game link.theoverheadwire.com/qmucx @thedrive.com
Cities: Skylines II Is Secretly a Car Game—and it Doesn't Suck Anymore
The city simulator launched two years ago in a... questionable state. Now it's finally in a decent place.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Monday's Most Read # 2 - Cities: Skylines II Is Secretly a Car Game link.theoverheadwire.com/qmucx @thedrive.com
Monday's Most Read # 3 - They Moved for Cheaper Homes—Now They’re Rewriting Your City’s Zoning Rules link.theoverheadwire.com/dxjwe @rdcnews.bsky.social
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December 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Monday's Most Read # 3 - They Moved for Cheaper Homes—Now They’re Rewriting Your City’s Zoning Rules link.theoverheadwire.com/dxjwe @rdcnews.bsky.social
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California Air Resources Board: "To achieve climate goals, we need less driving"
Transportation Researchers: "To reduce driving, we need fewer lane miles"
Caltrans: "We need billions of dollars to keep widening highways."
California Legislature: "You got it."
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/o...
Transportation Researchers: "To reduce driving, we need fewer lane miles"
Caltrans: "We need billions of dollars to keep widening highways."
California Legislature: "You got it."
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/o...
Opinion: One Less Lane Ought To Fix It — Streetsblog USA
Federal inaction means states must lead on reducing emissions — but their reluctance to reallocate road space for cars may doom climate goals.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:56 PM
California Air Resources Board: "To achieve climate goals, we need less driving"
Transportation Researchers: "To reduce driving, we need fewer lane miles"
Caltrans: "We need billions of dollars to keep widening highways."
California Legislature: "You got it."
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/o...
Transportation Researchers: "To reduce driving, we need fewer lane miles"
Caltrans: "We need billions of dollars to keep widening highways."
California Legislature: "You got it."
usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/02/o...
Thanks for sharing this!
ps for the many people who asked about the scarf today, you can get it or a “bike only” version here! theoverheadwire.com/2025/02/new-...
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
December 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Thanks for sharing this!
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This one time I wrote a post on @metafilter.bsky.social about The High Cost of Free Parking, which @tonyjordan.bsky.social happened to read. He got hooked on the topic, and went on to organize the big and impactful @parkingreform.org!
It’s fantastic work, and very cool that I got to play a bit part
It’s fantastic work, and very cool that I got to play a bit part
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation — Streetsblog USA
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
usa.streetsblog.org
December 6, 2025 at 3:41 AM
This one time I wrote a post on @metafilter.bsky.social about The High Cost of Free Parking, which @tonyjordan.bsky.social happened to read. He got hooked on the topic, and went on to organize the big and impactful @parkingreform.org!
It’s fantastic work, and very cool that I got to play a bit part
It’s fantastic work, and very cool that I got to play a bit part
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It's time once again for my annual #treebybike post. This is the 12/19/42 cover of @newyorker.com, so one full year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This would be the first real Christmas alone, or without a family member, for millions in the US. Gas and tire rationing had begun earlier that year.🗃️
December 8, 2025 at 3:38 PM
It's time once again for my annual #treebybike post. This is the 12/19/42 cover of @newyorker.com, so one full year after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This would be the first real Christmas alone, or without a family member, for millions in the US. Gas and tire rationing had begun earlier that year.🗃️
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ps for the many people who asked about the scarf today, you can get it or a “bike only” version here! theoverheadwire.com/2025/02/new-...
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
December 6, 2025 at 9:16 PM
ps for the many people who asked about the scarf today, you can get it or a “bike only” version here! theoverheadwire.com/2025/02/new-...
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
i got mine for subscribing to the $10/month patreon tier, but you can get it directly for $30 shipped
❤️❤️❤️🚌
Zoning Board of Adjustment member and esteemed Chair of our @eastbankmpls.bsky.social Land Use + Infrastructure Committee @kub.bsky.social is also here, sporting his coveted @theoverheadwire.com scarf
December 6, 2025 at 9:55 PM
❤️❤️❤️🚌
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New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation — Streetsblog USA
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
usa.streetsblog.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
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I suspect it'll be very bad and I'll probably still love it.
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I suspect it'll be very bad and I'll probably still love it.
On Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Matthew Rhys says that a streaming platform, likely “Netflix”, is trying to acquire the rights from the publishers of the Power Broker to make a show or movie on it.
What do folks think about this? Often books to movies don’t work well.
What do folks think about this? Often books to movies don’t work well.
December 4, 2025 at 8:32 PM
On Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Matthew Rhys says that a streaming platform, likely “Netflix”, is trying to acquire the rights from the publishers of the Power Broker to make a show or movie on it.
What do folks think about this? Often books to movies don’t work well.
What do folks think about this? Often books to movies don’t work well.
My favorite @tonyjordan.bsky.social quote when discussing reading the High Cost of Free Parking.
“Like reading Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle while eating a hamburger.”
“Like reading Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle while eating a hamburger.”
I'm honored to have my own Talking Headways episode. I learned about @patricksiegmanca.bsky.social via this podcast - years and years ago.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
December 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
My favorite @tonyjordan.bsky.social quote when discussing reading the High Cost of Free Parking.
“Like reading Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle while eating a hamburger.”
“Like reading Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle while eating a hamburger.”
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I'm honored to have my own Talking Headways episode. I learned about @patricksiegmanca.bsky.social via this podcast - years and years ago.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation — Streetsblog USA
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
usa.streetsblog.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I'm honored to have my own Talking Headways episode. I learned about @patricksiegmanca.bsky.social via this podcast - years and years ago.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
It was really fun to chat with Jeff and I hope y'all enjoy it.
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation — Streetsblog USA
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
usa.streetsblog.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
New #TalkingHeadways podcast!! The (Parking) Reformation with @tonyjordan.bsky.social of @parkingreform.org usa.streetsblog.org/2025/12/04/t...
Looking forward to sharing this one. And go out and get the book!
Fun times yesterday getting interviewed by @theoverheadwire.com for the podcast.
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Looking forward to sharing this one. And go out and get the book!
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Fun times yesterday getting interviewed by @theoverheadwire.com for the podcast.
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
islandpress.org
December 4, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Fun times yesterday getting interviewed by @theoverheadwire.com for the podcast.
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Always fun "breaking the fourth wall" and talking transit, rail, bike and street safety advocacy!
Check out the book here and keep an eye out on your podcast tool of choice
islandpress.org/books/if-you...
Wednesday's Most Read # 1 - Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations link.theoverheadwire.com/68cjg BBC News
December 4, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Wednesday's Most Read # 1 - Car-sharing company ZipCar to end UK operations link.theoverheadwire.com/68cjg BBC News