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US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Why Congress' refusal to act since 1993 is costing taxpayers over $40 billion a year | Fortune

Taxpayers subsidize trucking via general-fund transfers while rail privately pays for infrastructure, causing fiscal, safety, congestion, and environmental harms.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Freight Is Life Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City is actively working to reduce freight truck traffic through strategic initiatives, including microhubs and marine terminals.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

Parallel Systems is building autonomous electric rail for short-distance freight | TechCrunch

Autonomous electric rail technology aims to enhance short-distance freight transport in the U.S.
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