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‘Legacy Highways’ Are Some of Our Most-Dangerous Stroads — And It’s Time to Fix Them, US DOT Says

States already have the money to retrofit their "orphan highways" to be safer for people outside cars — if they'd just put it to good use.

August 8, 2024

Opinion: Walz’s Transportation Polices Were ‘A Step Forward’ that ‘Still Left Gaps’ In Minnesota’s Priorities

The next vice president will significantly influence federal transportation policy, making Walz's track record an important indicator of where U.S. policy could go.

August 8, 2024

People Walking, Biking, Busing Count — And We Should Count Them, Literally

Crash death statistics alone are not enough for planning safer streets. In cities like St. Louis, though, that's sometimes all we have.

August 7, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines Are Walzing With Kamala

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz didn't just fall out of a coconut tree. He has a strong track record on transportation and environmental issues as governor of Minnesota.

August 7, 2024

Five Facts on Tim Walz’s Sustainable Transportation Track Record

Tim Walz signed some massive transportation legislation as governor of Minnesota. What do advocates think of his track record, and his chances of shaking up the status quo in Washington?

August 7, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines Burnin’ Like a Heat Wave

Heat-related delays and cancellations on East Coast trains are threatening President "Amtrak Joe" Biden's transit legacy, Politico reports.

August 6, 2024

What If We Treated Car Crash Sites Like Disaster Zones?

What if our number one concern after a car crash wasn't getting traffic moving again, but making the road safer so no one else gets hurt?

August 6, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill

Energy-hungry nations are subsidizing the fossil fuel industry with cash, tax breaks and freebies like roads.

August 5, 2024

Memorial Ride For Teen Cycling Phenom Killed by Driver Hopes to Inspire National Change

In what could be the largest advocacy ride in U.S. history, advocates from around the world will celebrate the legacy of rising cycling Magnus White — and demand policy and culture changes that his family believe could have saved his life.

August 5, 2024

Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer

We know about human-caused climate change, but we often overlook the role played by our car-centric transportation system. Better rail service can help.

August 5, 2024