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‘Kavanaugh Stops’ Are Making Streets More Dangerous

In Minneapolis, ICE agents have killed more people than violent drivers so far in 2026, according to Minnesota's crash database.

January 28, 2026

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit

It's time to help communities use federal financing to build housing near transit, a new bill argues.

‘Gateway’ Drug: Trump Is Holding the Second Avenue Subway Hostage

The president blocked funds for the Second Avenue Subway during the government shutdown in October — and the MTA has still not received the money, sources said.

This week's headlines

Do Wednesday’s Headlines Dream of Electric Sheep?

It's OK if the computer writing federal transportation safety rules hallucinates a bit, right?

Tuesday’s Headlines Become More Affordable

Cities can help residents cut their average $13,000 annual transportation costs.

Monday’s Headlines Fund Transit (Mostly)

A federal transportation bill keeps most of the funding for transit from the Biden administration's infrastructure act, except for steep cuts to intercity rail.

Friday’s Headlines Pollute All They Want

If the courts and Congress won't do it, the EPA under President Trump will just have to repeal itself.

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New York State’s Car Insurance ‘Affordability’ Pitch Will Shortchange Crash Victims

Gov. Kathy Hochul's Uber-backed bid to make car insurance affordable hides harmful policies for victims of car drivers.

Friday Video: Why The Latest Wave of E-Bike Restrictions Are So Stupid

New Jersey just set a new standard for over-reaction on e-bikes by passing a victim-blaming law. Here's why no state should follow suit.

Friday Video: The Fight to Expand A South Carolina Freeway … For Bikes

Greenville is looking for the good kind of induced demand — by expanding a popular rail-trail.

Talking Headways Podcast: A Week Without Driving

Anna Zivarts discusses the lessons of her national campaign and yearly event with several politicians who brought it to their communities.

Aisle Be Damned: Dems and GOP Unite in Oregon In Bid To Legalize Kei Trucks

Tiny trucks bring people together across the political spectrum — and they could help save lives and budgets.

Thursday’s Headlines Are Getting Their Butts Kicked by China

China alone accounted for 72 percent of the new metro and light rail lines that opened last year, more than doubling the rest of the world combined.

Survey: Most Americans Are 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.

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.

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.

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