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This Automaker Is Attacking Sustainable Transportation Even More Than You Think

The world's largest automaker has been ramping up spending to put climate change deniers in Congress, and crushing support for all kinds of sustainable modes in the process.

February 4, 2025

Op-Ed: How Transit Agencies Are Tackling America’s Public Bathroom Crisis

Lack of public restrooms can be a barrier to using transit — and a devastating problem for those who have no choice but to ride. This company is trying to solve the problem.

What’s Happening with California’s ‘Daylighting’ Law?

California's statewide "daylighting" law went into effect a month ago — but how are cities actually implementing it?

This week's headlines

Tuesday’s Headlines Are a Sanctuary

The Trump administration's latest threat would withhold funding from many big-city transit agencies and transportation projects in some blue states with "sanctuary" policies on immigration.

Monday’s Headlines Question Sprawl

Do Americans really want to live in car-centric suburbs, or are they forced to because that's where most of the housing is built?

Friday’s Headlines Are Still Confused

Make America's Transportation Policy Make Sense Again.

Thursday’s Headlines Pick Up the Slack

Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company.

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Why Trump’s DOT is Promising More Money to States With Higher Birth Rates

Supporting American families in the transportation realm doesn't mean giving low-population red states more money for highways — even if a new DOT memo suggests that's exactly what they'll do.

Trump’s DOT Moves to Scrap Biden-Era Fuel Efficiency Standards

The scourge of car depending means "cleaner" cars alone will do nothing to make transportation more cost-efficient for Americans.

‘It’s So Political’: Trump’s New Grant Freeze Puts Safety Last

"They want to undo everything Biden did, regardless of the importance," said a recipient of a federal safety grant that is now frozen.

How an Ex-Delivery Worker Upended NYC’s Streets

Ou Zhou has hit it big selling fast, low-cost electric bikes and mopeds to delivery workers, transforming New York City streets in the process. But can his empire survive?

Friday Video: How Great a City Can Be with Congestion Pricing

Cities with congestion pricing are great places to live, work, bike and walk. See why.

Talking Headways Podcast: Not Eating Exhaust with Your Beer

Author Mike Eliason on single-stair buildings, development on arterials, building back after climate disasters and the problem with RFPs.

What a Federal Funding Freeze Would Actually Mean for Sustainable Transportation

How much do U.S. communities really rely on federal funding to keep their transportation networks running — and what would happen if the money stopped flowing?

Q&A: This CEO Has Lessons For E-Bike Regulation

Company CEO Mike Peregudov sits down with Streetsblog to talk about his industry and why putting license plates on e-bikes is a non-starter.

Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe In Your State, in One Document

Every state legally has to complete a report that shows exactly how it plans to get safer for people on foot and bike — but some do it better than others. A new report breaks down how they could all step up their game.

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