Fw: StreetsBlog articles FYI

[Cynthia Palmer]

Some interesting items below.

Thanks Pam for forwarding! c.

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StreetsBlog articles FYI

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  Reimagining Freedom: How Older Adults Can Benefit from Connecting with Other Nondrivers
  by Anna Zivarts
  February 5, 2026
  Seniors often struggle when it’s time to give up the keys. But they’re not alone.

• Partially relying on uncredited reporting from Streetsblog about the White House's efforts to stymie bike lanes and traffic cameras in Washington, D.C., the Washington Post detailed how the Trump administration is trying to stop cities from using federal grant money to install traffic cameras, despite the fact that they're effective and actually rather popular.
• A coalition of bike, pedestrian and transit advocates gave Denver Mayor Mike Johnston a grade of D on transportation safety and access. (Westword)
• Richmond split off a new transportation department within the department of public works in response to an uptick in pedestrian deaths, hoping the new agency can design and deliver projects more quickly. (Commonwealth Times)