A personal newsletter on bicycling and walking transportation, federal transportation policy, research, and urban planning, written in a conversational, opinionated voice. Each issue offers brief commentary on street safety, such as arguing that low bicycle exposure makes safety countermeasures seem less urgent.
Website: https://pedantic.bike/
Torched is a Los Angeles newsletter by journalist Alissa Walker that covers the city's preparations for the 2028 Olympics, along with local politics, transportation and infrastructure. Readers get on-the-ground reporting and commentary on LA28 transparency, public hearings and civic projects.
Ray Delahanty, the creator behind the City Nerd channel, writes essays on cities, transportation and the built environment, often using data and charts. Issues include analysis of trends like drive-thru dining, reader Q&A on planning and engineering careers, and occasional event announcements.
A Colorado-focused newsletter about getting around without a car, mixing first-person long-distance cycling stories with local transit reporting. Readers get ride accounts, personal essays about moving to Colorado, and explanatory coverage of projects like Longmont's 1st & Main transit station.
A local news newsletter covering southwest Connecticut, with weekly highlights of town meetings, votes and events plus a main reported story. Issues include original reporting with official quotes and data on topics such as rail planning, flooding response and zoning decisions.
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