US DOT Doesn’t Want to Fund Road Diets Anymore
One of America's largest road safety programs will look "unfavorably" on applications that reduce lane capacity for vehicles – even in urban areas where there's nowhere else to build bike lanes, sidewalk extension, and other sorely-needed infrastructure.
Duffy Delivers Mixed Messages on ‘Woke’ Transportation Funding Delays
The U.S. DOT secretary says he's drowning under a backlog of grants from the Biden administration — but somehow has time to scrutinize them all for a "woke" agenda.
Virginia Lawmakers Approve Speed-Limiting Devices for Worst Speeders
A Virginia law allowing judges to mandate speed limiters in dangerous drivers’ vehicles could spark similar legislation regulating excessive speeding in other states.
This week's headlines
Thursday’s Headlines Ask for Privacy
Under the Elon Musk administration, private investment might be the only way forward for intercity rail, but it's not as if such ventures have it easy.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are on the Cutting Edge
Mr. Duffy goes to Washington to talk about ending spending for "green" and "equity" programs.
Tuesday’s Headlines Follow the Playbook
It's Project 2025. Don't let anything distract you.
Monday’s Headlines Hit Their Marc
It looks like a key Senate committee will approve former New York congressman Marc Molinaro's nomination to lead the FTA.
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‘The Carnage is Intolerable’: Rep. Jamie Raskin on Why Bike Safety is Becoming Bipartisan
"We need to reject any insinuation that it's not a national priority to make local roads safer."
A Faster Future: Unbreaking Passenger Rail to Deliver the Rapid Service We Need
A report released today by the Marron Institute at New York University offers ways to break the intercity rail logjam in America.
New Coalition Will Push State DOTs To Make Up For Fed Failures
State and national advocates are joining forces like never before to put their focus on state DOTs — and clean up our national transportation mess before Washington makes it worse.
Friday Video: Why Bikes Suck*
*... according to people who don't know what they're talking about.
Friday’s Headlines Take Up Space
Car bloat leads to more congestion — just one more reason to bring back sedans and station wagons.
Giants, Padres Race Ahead of Other Teams on Bike/Transit Access
The Dodgers might be the defending MLB champs, but in our view they have miles to go on bike and transit options to the stadium.
Talking Headways Podcast: American Oasis
Kyle Paoletta on the growth and history of southwestern U.S. cities.
The High Cost of Free Parking: Duffy’s Parking Giveaway Will Cost the Rest of America
Hasn't anyone at U.S. DOT headquarters read Donald Shoup?
Thursday’s Headlines Flip the Script
Want to make the argument for congestion pricing to conservatives? Here are your talking points.
