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Thursday’s Headlines Cross That Bridge
But you shouldn't have to if you're on foot. Plus, Amtrak's 2021 expansion plan faces grim prospects under President Trump.
August 14, 2025
Stop Saying Pedestrians Are ‘Darting’ Into the Path of Cars
Accusatory descriptions of pedestrian victims are common in media reports — and baked into national policy.
August 13, 2025
Four Policies Progressives Are Backing for the Next Big Transportation Bill
Progressives are refusing to water down their ambitions in the face of a deeply divided Washington.
August 13, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines on a Hot Tin Roof
We're talking about streetcars, but are really tired of "desire" puns.
August 13, 2025
Femmes + Thems Bike Offers a Safe Space For Chicagoans to Ride Together
Women, femme, nb, and trans Chicagoans are gathering together to enjoy life on two wheels.
August 12, 2025
Vital ‘Lifeline’ or Blatant Ripoff? Instacart Makes NYC Groceries 75% More Expensive
Instacart is arguing that its services are a lifeline to low income New Yorkers, but the app makes groceries 75 percent more expensive.
August 12, 2025
Is U.S. Passenger Rail Having a Big Moment?
We brought in an expert to unpack some of the biggest rail headlines of the day — and a few you might have missed.
August 12, 2025
Tuesday’s Orwellian Headlines
We've always been at war with Oceania, if you believe the Department of Energy.
August 12, 2025
Katie Wilson’s Success in Seattle Shows Again that Urbanism Is A Winning Campaign Issue
The transit advocate's strong early performance in Seattle's mayoral primary is rekindling a national conversation about the power of bold transportation reform to win at the ballot box.
August 11, 2025
Who Owns the Most Dangerous Roads in America? Likely Your State
Two states show that meaningful, statewide action is possible to save lives on state-owned arterials — and cities show the results.
August 11, 2025
