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Monday’s Headlines Need Less Oil

E-bikes are a great alternative for short trips, and they're actually saving more fossil fuels that electric cars.

Friday’s Post-Turkey Headlines

Federal data says the number of people using shared bikes and e-scooters on Thanksgiving is rising.

Give Thanks for Thursday’s Bonus Headlines

We had a few leftovers, so consider these gravy.

Wednesday’s Headlines Don’t Want to Die for Dressing

The roads will be crowded and the drivers will be drunk for the next few days.

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Fed Panel Wants to Confront the Role of Aggressive Auto Advertising in U.S. Road Deaths

A horrific car crash that killed nine has federal safety officials calling for systematic responses to traffic violence — including the aggressive car ads that may inspire motorists to hit the gas.

Highway Boondoggles 2023: Salt Lake Shenanigans

Plans for a major freeway expansion based on over-inflated traffic projections are a wrongheaded way to deal with the region’s rapid population growth.

A Plan to Eliminate Pretextual Police Stops, While Still Increasing Traffic Safety

The Free to Move Coalition has developed a plan to do away with pretextual traffic stops that disproportionately impact Black and Latino motorists.

After Albuquerque Victory, Advocates Want To Take Fare-Free Transit Statewide

Duke City is the latest to get on board the free transit bandwagon — and they say the rest of the state is primed to follow.

Tuesday’s Headlines Won’t Get Fooled Again

Robotaxis are just ride-hailing without the driver, and like ride-hailing, they'll most likely lead to more driving and more pollution, not less.

One Year Later, NYC Delivery Workers Are Still Waiting for Their Charging Hubs

More than a year — and a dozen-plus fatal fires — since the city announced charging stations for delivery workers, the hubs aren't ready,

This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines; If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge

Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances. A new investigation explores the problems with this unconventional system.

San Francisco’s World Day of Remembrance

City marks another year of tragedy with Vision Zero more elusive than ever.

Monday’s Headlines Care About Safety

Traffic safety is a priority for more than 90 percent of Americans, according to a recent poll, and most of those would even be willing to pay higher taxes to fund it.

Micromobility Is Having a Weird Year

By all accounts, micromobility is taking off. So why are so many systems shutting down?

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