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Freeway Fighters News
Detroit’s I-375 Freeway Repurposing Aims to Reconnect Communities – Michigan Chronicle
Michigan Chronicle April 22, 2023
According to Leslie Love, the Michigan Department of Transportation Metro Region’s (MDOT) Senior Executive Assistant Deputy Director the proposed repurposing the mile-long I-375 freeway is planning to take the deteriorating section of the highway system and pack it with dirt to the point that it’s a paved street-level boulevard.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Halts $15 Billion Project | Planetizen News
Planetizen April 24, 2023
In a victory for the state’s freeway fighters, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has halted work on a major turnpike expansion known as ACCESS Oklahoma, reports Asia Mieleszko in Strong Towns.
Baltimore’s notorious “Highway to Nowhere” could soon be history – CBS News
CBS News April 25, 2023
Federal and state officials Monday announced the start of a two-year study to close the “Highway to Nowhere” and replace it with a community-led option that reconnects neighborhoods in West Baltimore.
Maryland leaders discuss next steps in ‘Highway to Nowhere’ | AFRO American Newspapers
AFRO American Newspapers April 25, 2023
Rep. Kweisi Mfume met with Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) to discuss plans to redevelop West Baltimore’s “Highway to Nowhere” using a $2 million federal investment.
$2 million advances Baltimore’s Highway to Nowhere redevelopment study phase – WYPR
WYPR April 25, 2023
Two million dollars isn’t a lot of money in the grand scheme of transportation projects, which often cost millions to billions.
Lawmakers celebrate funding for removal of ‘highway to nowhere’ – WBAL-TV
WBAL-TV April 26, 2023
Leaders gathered at Baltimore’s “highway to nowhere” Monday to celebrate efforts toward getting rid of the highway that divides west Baltimore.
Commissioner Daubenberger, tear down that highway! – Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota Reformer April 26, 2023
After nearly 60 years, I-94 in Minneapolis and Saint Paul is reaching the end of its useful life.
Capping the Cross Bronx Expressway and expanding offshore wind will help the borough’s health
New York Daily News April 28, 2023
This past weekend, as the world marked another Earth Day, I was reminded of its particular significance to the Bronx community I am honored to serve, where health and quality of life are intimately connected to our shared environment.