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Berlin Moves Closer to Banning Cars From A Zone Bigger Than Manhattan

Berlin could soon set the bar for human-centered cities around the world, now that a long-sought ballot measure is finally being released from political limbo.

June 26, 2025

Study: America’s Blind Spots Are Expanding

The drivers of America's most popular cars can see less and less of the road every year — and regulators aren't stepping in.

Talking Headways Podcast: Why We Need ‘Universal Basic Mobility’

In a very special podcast, we’re joined by the great Madeline Brozen of UCLA to talk about how guaranteed transit lowers people's stress.

This week's headlines

Thursday’s Headlines Adjust Our Screens

The misinformation regarding climate change is shifting. Don't believe the hype.

Wednesday’s Headlines Are on Thin ICE

In more than 700 cities and states with 287g agreements, merely getting pulled over can land someone in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

Tuesday’s Headlines Won’t Reconcile

Republicans who want to repeal the Biden Administration's limits on tailpipe emissions had their hopes dashed by the Senate parliamentarian.

Monday’s Headlines Go to War

The conflict with Iran is set to send oil and gas prices skyrocketing. But there are alternatives.

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New Report Explores The Challenges — and Joys — Of Being Black in Public

Making Black North Americans feel welcome and safe in public isn't just about striking down racist transportation laws — and it may require transportation advocates to think more deeply about joy, a new report argues.

Heat Wave Biking Tips, Revisited

SBCHI shares their latest strategies for staying cool on two wheels, and how they're evolving in the e-bike era.

Black Transportation Justice: A Closer Look at Intersectional Labor Movements

Throughout the 20th century, Black civil rights leaders used transportation as a means to challenge white supremacy, aiding movements for organized labor and feminism along the way.

Illinois Transit Overhaul Could Be a Game-Changer For the Rest of America, Too

A major development in Illinois could ripple far beyond the Midwest – reshaping how America thinks about high-speed and intercity rail.

Which American Cities Are Becoming Bike-Friendly the Fastest?

America has a new most bike-friendly city — but fast-improving communities across the country are hot on its heels.

Popular Cycling Roads and Trails Threatened by Trump’s Public Lands Sell-off

Oregon advocates are concerned about how Trump's controversial policy would impact biking in the state — and beyond.

Anti-Tesla Bills Are On the Rise Across America — But So Are Double-Agent Lobbyists

Do local communities' attempts to rein in America's most notorious automaker stand a chance if the lobbyists they hire are also representing Tesla?

Are Tesla’s First Robotaxis Safe For U.S. Roads?

Safety advocates warn that Tesla is failing informal safety tests — even as their taxis take to Austin, Texas roads.

Why Driving is Bad for Business, Household Wealth and Community Prosperity in 8 Images

In the latest entry in our car harms series, an economist shows why car dependency is actually bad for business.

The Sound and the Fury of Friday’s Headlines

The tales of internal combustion engines may be told by an idiot, but an EV's silence signifies nothing.

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