Honey, Monday’s Headlines Shrunk the DOT

  • About 7 percent of U.S. DOT employees took an early buyout offer, with the hardest-hit agencies being the Federal Transit Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (Politico, CNBC)
  • New research shows that transportation projects can contribute to gentrification, but with planning and resources, the effects can be mitigated. (Urban Institute)
  • Children should be free to play wherever they want, but in most of the world the streets are too dangerous, thanks to selfish adults. (The Conversation)
  • Older adults need special consideration when planning bike infrastructure. (Momentum)
  • Uber is investing $300 million in electric vehicle manufacture Lucid and licensing self-driving technology from Nuro to expanding its growing robotaxi…

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