- Here's one thing some advocates think President Biden could do to curb climate change: Keep gas prices above $5 a gallon. (Bloomberg)
- High gas prices are fueling the popularity of anti-car online communities. (CNET)
- Encouraging biking would be a great way for the Biden administration to save Americans money at the pump. (People for Bikes)
- A shortage of bus drivers is hampering transit agencies' ability to bounce back from the pandemic. (Route Fifty)
- Uber admitted to covering up a 2016 data hack but won't be prosecuted (Reuters). It's also doubling down on the grocery delivery business (CNBC).
- States like California are reconsidering jaywalking penalties in light of evidence that police disproportionately enforce the laws against low-income individuals and people of color. (Pew Trusts)
- President Biden has nominated a former Colorado and Delaware transportation official to head the Federal Highway Administration. (White House)
- In the latest Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority safety disaster, a Boston train caught fire during the morning commute. (Washington Post)
- Austin has seen a 31 percent reduction in serious injuries and deaths from car crashes since it started improving intersections as part of its Vision Zero program in 2016. (Community Impact)
- Indianapolis has created a new Fatal Crash Review Team to evaluate dangerous streets and intersections. (WISH)
- Oregon's new law easing parking mandates will lead to vacant buildings being renovated and more shared parking lots among businesses. (Sightline)
- With drivers and cyclists constantly bickering about who's breaking the law, the Miami New Times breaks down the rules of the road.
- NPR's Bill Chappell rhapsodizes about the pleasures of riding a bike.
Stay in touch
Sign up for our free newsletter
More from Streetsblog USA
Survey: Most Americans Are Quite Open To Ditching Their Cars
Automakers have spent a century and countless trillions of dollars making car-dependent living the American norm. But U.S. resident still aren't sold, a new survey suggests.
January 21, 2026
You Can’t Afford Wednesday’s Headlines
Americans want to live in walkable areas near transit, but not enough housing is being built there, driving prices out of reach for many and forcing them into a car-dependent lifestyle.
January 21, 2026
NYC Warns Delivery Apps to Follow New Worker Protection Laws
The Mamdani Administration sent letters to over 60 delivery app companies, warning they must comply with new regulations.
What the ‘Abundance’ Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation
Could Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's buzzword usher in an era of bountiful transportation options, or just more highways?
January 20, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Weigh Perception and Reality
It may be driven largely by the media — car crashes are too common to make the news — but a feeling that transit isn't safe is hurting ridership.
January 20, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Wonder About E-Bikes’ Future
E-bike sales surged in 2020 and 2021 but have been flat ever since.
January 19, 2026
