The Hub 8/27/2021: Clean Air Council’s Weekly Round-up of Transportation News

“The Hub” is a weekly round-up of transportation related news in the Philadelphia area and beyond. Check back weekly to keep up-to-date on the issues Clean Air Council’s transportation staff finds important.

Love To Ride Philadelphia: Cycle September – This is a global event and everyone is encouraged to take part in the month-long biking challenge. Clean Air Council hosts the local Philadelphia component of the challenge. Register now for the opportunity to win great prizes.

CityLab: Is it possible to Banish Rush Hour? – The increase in remote work due to the pandemic resulted in the reduction of traffic on the roads. It was believed by many that rush hour traffic might be a thing of the past. But over the past few months, many cities across the country have seen a transformation in rush hour as traffic reclaimed the streets in different patterns.

TransportationToday: House will vote on Infrastructure bill in September – On September 27th the U.S House will vote on the Infrastructure Bill. This $1 trillion bill will invest in infrastructures such as roads, rails, and bridges.

The Driven: Paris Emissions targets need public and active transport policy – To curb climate change and achieve the Paris emissions targets, focusing solely on electric vehicles is not enough. We need to invest in active and public transport, because walking, biking, and taking public transit are necessary for meeting these climate goals.

Governing: America’s Infrastructure Problem is mostly Old Age – The American Infrastructure bill was recently passed by the Senate but many are still unhappy. The country’s infrastructure needs to be evaluated within the context of rebuilding and upgrading.

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