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Op-Ed: Elon Musk Is Wrong About Amtrak

No, America should not privatize Amtrak "like China." But we could learn a thing or two from their rail success. (Spoiler: it's largely state-funded.)

March 10, 2025

Monday’s Headlines Are Pro-Labor

Vox shows that building up transit at the expense of well-off drivers will ultimately benefit the working class.

March 10, 2025

A better way to run a railroad: The transit reform opportunity

A combination of governance and operational reforms could deliver the transit system riders deserve.

March 7, 2025

Friday Video: How Violent Media Makes Road Violence Worse

From video games to movies to social media trends, the glamorization of road violence is everywhere — and a new documentary seeks to expose how that translates to real lives lost.

March 7, 2025

Brother, Can Friday’s Headlines Spare a Dime?

Drivers only pay for about half the cost of roads, so why shouldn't they chip in for mass transit too? No mode really pays for itself.

March 7, 2025

Talking Headways Podcast: The Annual Yonah Freemark Show, Part I

Yonah Freemark on transit-oriented housing strategies, exciting transit openings in 2025 and which cities could use a subway project.

March 6, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill

The Trump administration is paving the way for oil and gas production on federal land, including national parks.

March 6, 2025

Four Easy Ways to Fight Back Against Trump’s Transit Attacks Right Now

Overwhelmed by the onslaught of bad federal transportation news? Here are four concrete ways you can start fighting back — and some tools to help you do it.

March 5, 2025

While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways

A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.

March 5, 2025