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Friday’s Headlines Took the Road Less Traveled By

And that has made all the difference, when it comes to preventing traffic deaths.

Thursday’s Headlines Lift All Boats

Contrary to many drivers' beliefs, bike lanes don't just benefit a handful of cyclists.

Wednesday’s Headlines Would Walk if We Could

It would be nice if the Trump administration would let us.

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Underwater

More and more people can't afford their car payments or associated costs — which wouldn't be as big of a problem if they had a choice other than driving.

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Why Some Members of Congress Want to Go Big on Greenways

A new bill would multiply federal funding for walking and biking paths — even as some powerful congresspeople threaten to take away what we've already got.

Opinion: The Federal Railroad Administration’s Proposed Amtrak Restructuring is Worth Considering

The federal push to overhaul Amtrak operations is promising, but it must be done with care

Why Transit Advocates Aren’t 100% Behind This Senator’s Bold Bill To Slash Highway Funding

A new Republican bill could bring rampant highway overspending to a halt and slash emissions by one-fifth. But don't get too excited because it would hurt transit, too.

Opinion: The Hidden Costs of Free Transportation

How charging for infrastructure creates better mobility options for everyone.

What If The Rising Costs of Car Dependency Were As Visible As Gas Prices?

Gas station billboards remind U.S. residents every day that driving is getting more expensive. What if they told a different message about the high costs of our autocentric transportation system?

Hired Actors, Paid Media: Big Tech Has Dumped $8M Into Car Insurance Rate Cut

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's scheme to bring down insurance costs is backed by Uber cash and ads with professional actors.

Monday’s Headlines Zero In

Traffic deaths are going down, and they'd decline further if cities stopped letting residents block safety projects.

Trump’s Oil Crisis Is Already Costing Massachusetts Drivers Over $2.4 Million A Day In Higher Gas Prices

Massachusetts drivers are now cumulatively spending $20.9 million a day at the pump – more than twice the daily cost of operating the entire MBTA system.

Friday Video: Buenos Aires Will Challenge Everything You Think You Know About Buses

The Paris of South America has an amazing bus system — but it doesn't run like North American ones at all.

Friday’s Headlines Change How We Keep Score

The way the U.S. measures traffic death rates skews public perception toward the status quo.

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