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Friday’s Headlines Are Doomed

Philadelphia transit is falling off the fiscal cliff, with other major cities not far behind. And the effects of service cuts on their economies could be brutal.

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.

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MIT Research Finds Increasing Heat Makes Cities Measurably Less Walkable

An analysis of thousands of summertime walking trips through Boston finds that, on average, a 1 degree increase in perceived temperature makes a walking trip feel 81 meters longer.

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.

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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