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In New York, Pols Want to Require Helmets for Teen E-Cyclists

Helmet laws remain controversial — they're the "common-sense" approach pushed by lawmakers who ignore that studies show they don't improve safety.

June 2, 2025

Monday’s Headlines Dig Deep

Why don't cities build subways anymore? The cheap method is unpopular, and the less disruptive method costs too much.

June 2, 2025

Chaos in Chicago as State Pols Adjourn Without Funding Transit

Meanwhile, transit officials are facing the possibility of massive service cuts and layoffs.

June 1, 2025

Friday Video: Are Driverless Big Rigs a Good Idea?

What will automated trucks really mean for America?

May 30, 2025

Friday’s Headlines Have a Future

But these freeways shouldn't, according to the Congress for New Urbanism.

May 30, 2025

Talking Headways Podcast: Bike Guides to Build Your City

Bill Schultheiss on AASHTO and NACTO bike lane design guides, the importance of history, political will and the stress of being an expert witness in court.

May 29, 2025

Outrage Grows Over NYPD Bike Criminalization, But City Council Is In No Rush

Many members of the New York City Council want Speaker Adrienne Adams to act to protect immigrant cyclists from the NYPD, but she doesn't want to.

May 29, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines Live to Fight Another Day

Congestion pricing won a major court victory that suggests it's here to stay, and could eventually open the door for other cities to follow New York's lead.

May 29, 2025

Duffy Tells Congress He’s Not Delaying DOT Projects — As He Delays DOT Projects

Thousands of federal transportation grants remain in limbo as the Trump administration cuts staff and cracks down on DEI, bike lanes and environmental rules.

May 29, 2025

Chicago is a world-class city. Our transit system should reflect that. 

Creating a unified transit system across Northeast Illinois will allow us to serve riders' needs now and tomorrow.

May 28, 2025