The federal government has begun offering $3 billion for bridges and tunnels, but many local governments say they cannot take advantage of the money.
Category: Roads and Traffic
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The 15-Minute City: Where Urban Planning Meets Conspiracy Theories
The New York Times – Business:Is having all of life’s amenities within a 15-minute walk convenient? Or is it a government leash? We explain.
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What the Winter Storms in California Mean for Travel
The New York Times – Travel:Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair.
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Jeremy Renner Is Hospitalized After a ‘Traumatic Injury’
The New York Times – Business:The actor, known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel’s Avengers movies, was injured while plowing snow, his representative told The Associated Press.
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Black Ice and White Knuckles: Braving the Elements on Iceland’s Ring Road
The New York Times – Travel:In summer, the roughly 830-mile route offers drivers midnight sun, along with plenty of traffic. Other times of the year, its snowy delights are more solitary, and slippery.
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GM Unit’s Self-Driving Taxis Are Subject of US Safety Investigation
The New York Times – Business:The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into unexpected braking by cars operated by Cruise, a part of General Motors.
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Yellowstone Is Reopening a Key Gateway After Devastating June Flooding
The New York Times – Travel:Northeast Entrance Road has been closed for four months since punishing floods damaged five sections of it, according to the National Park Service.