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Cynthia Palmer

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Dec 3, 2025, 4:08:10 PM (yesterday) Dec 3
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Some interesting items from StreetsBlog.
Thx for sharing, Pam! c.

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FYI - last StreetsBlog from me for awhile.....

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Plus: Advocates push for safety in the next Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Today’s news headlines include a fascinating piece in Psychology Today, which asserts that Americans’ supposed love of driving is really rooted in a fear of losing control. Seems like a better argument for frequent and reliable transit service than autonomous vehicles, though.

Plus: As Congress gears up to reauthorize America’s surface transportation programs, advocates are calling on federal lawmakers to reinforce state laws that keep residents safer on the road — whether they’re driving or not.

Read all that and more at the links below.

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