Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment?
We brought in an expert to unpack some of the biggest rail headlines of the day — and a few you might have missed.
Vital ‘Lifeline’ or Blatant Ripoff? Instacart Makes NYC Groceries 75% More Expensive
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.
Katie Wilson’s Success in Seattle Shows Again that Urbanism Is A Winning Campaign Issue
The transit advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary is rekindling a national conversation about the power of bold transportation reform to win at the ballot box.
This week's headlines
Tuesday’s Orwellian Headlines
We've always been at war with Oceania, if you believe the Department of Energy.
Monday’s Headlines Get Over the Hump
The humble speed hump can lower speeds on residential streets by 10 to 25 percent, and cost just $5,000 apiece.
Can You Tell Me How to Get to Friday’s Headlines?
"Sesame Street," which taught generations of children about life in the big city, might not be long for this world.
Thursday’s Headlines Wonder if Ride-Sharing Is Good, Actually
It's been shown to replace walking, biking and transit trips, but two writers argue it's better than taxis, and at least lifts the burden of car ownership.
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Talking Headways Podcast: Technical Assistance for Equitable TOD
Emily LaFlamme on how the Elevated Works technical assistance program helps developers bring equitable transit-oriented development to life.
This Company Wants to Help More Americans Buy Used E-Bikes
Trade wars in Washington are having a chilling effect on the U.S. bike market. Could selling more used cycles fill the gap?
We Can’t Have Justice For All Without Public Transit For All
A Philadelphia lawyer makes the case for why public transit is crucial for a fair justice system.
Wednesday’s Headlines Stop and Smell the Roses
Streets are now places where we walk somewhere as fast as we can if we're forced to leave our house.
Northern Disclosure: Canada’s Road Laws Could Help Save U.S. Lives
The U.S. would be safer if we implemented some of Canada's most common roadway laws — but the politics are complicated.
OPINION: In Praise of Amazon’s Cargo E-Bikes
Amazon’s e-cargo bikes alleviate the need for delivery vans and reduce traffic collisions. They also look rad.
Zivarts: How ‘Week Without Driving’ Is Having An Impact
Needing to drive in a car-dependent society is not some sort of moral failure. A one-week teach-in can help elected officials see that.
Tuesday’s Headlines Smile, You’re on Candid Camera
Automated traffic enforcement cameras are easy to hate, until you start looking at how much they make streets safer.
Trump’s Transportation ‘Funding Freeze’ Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was slow to get money out the door even before the current president threw the process into chaos. This must change.
Monday’s Headlines Hit the Beach
North America needs more coastal bikeways like those in European beach towns, David Zipper writes in CityLab.
