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Talking Headways Podcast: Amtrak vs. Brightline in Ohio
Cleveland journalist Ken Prendergast on intercity passenger rail in greater Ohio and the competing interests of Brightline and Amtrak.
Three Unseen Harms of America’s Pedestrian Death Crisis
If 7,500+ dead pedestrians isn't enough inspire change, maybe the ocean of injuries, grieving loved ones and lost opportunities can.
Thursday’s Headlines Are Roadkill
Slate lays out how humans are driving many species to extinction — literally — including possibly ourselves.
How Bad Is Gov. Newsom’s Proposed Cut to Calif.’s Active Transportation Program? Awful.
It would have zeroed out the entirety of Cycle 7 - but the legislature has rejected the cuts.
There’s No Turning Back From Wednesday’s Headlines
Donald Trump really, really hates electric cars. But although he's pledged to stop the transition away from fossil fuels, automakers are already committed.
How Sustainable is Your City’s Transportation Network?
...and how does it compare with its peer communities?
Streets and Highways are Becoming a Big Roadblock to Free Speech
Protests against Israel's assault on Gaza may shift from college campuses to roads — and most Americans like their cars more than free speech.
Commentary: Will California Ever Go All-in on Intercity Rail?
Some thoughts and takeaways from my recent odysseys with Amtrak.
Tuesday’s Headlines Need a Camera to My Eye
Reminding which lies have I been hiding — like that I was driving illegally in the bus lane or bike lane.