Wednesday’s Headlines Are a Clear and Present Danger

Rescinding the "endangerment finding" could not only exacerbate climate change, it could also throw entire industries into chaos.

By Blake Aued

12:01 AM EDT on October 29, 2025

Paul Lowry, CC

Even carmakers don't want the EPA to stop regulating greenhouse gases. If the Trump administration does stop considering climate impacts, it could lead to costly lawsuits and a patchwork of rules in different states (New York Times). But Ford and G.M. also expect that rolling back limits on tailpipe emissions will make those companies more profitable (E&E News; paywall).
Lloyd Alter thinks e-bikes could be the best thing to happen to cities since indoor plumbing — they're clean, affordable and versatile car replacements — but right now the regulations in North America are a mess. (Carbon Upfront)
A bipartisan bill that's already passed the U.S. Senate would incentivize cities to build more housing near transit. (Streetsblog USA)
Transit advocates must do a better job of telling stories about how and why systems should be improved. (Planetizen)
A national transit conference in Portland kicked off with talks about federal funding cuts. (KOIN)
The Trump administration halting the Gateway rail tunnel project underneath the Hudson River makes it impossible to build a new Penn Station. (The American Prospect)
Hoboken, one of the few U.S. cities to achieve Vision Zero, is redesigning Grand Street. (NJ.com)
The Seattle DOT is pushing through plans for a bus pathway running parallel to the notoriously slow Route 8. (The Urbanist)
Pittsburgh Regional Transit has started marketing discounted bulk passes to apartment buildings, schools and businesses. (Union Progress)
Kansas City's streetcar extension has been a boon for local businesses. (KMBC)
The World Series is drawing attention to a free express bus to Dodger Stadium. (ABC 7)
Transport for London is building 30 miles of new bike paths and more than 400 pedestrian crossings. (Citti)
Amsterdam, celebrating its 750th birthday this month, is Europe's most climate-resilient city. (CityLab)