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Blake Aued

Blake Aued has been doing Streetsblog’s daily national news digest for years. He’s also an Atlanta Braves fan, which enrages his editor in New York.

Friday’s Headlines Want the Freedom of Options

It's true that Americans love their cars, but it's also true that they don't want to have to drive everyplace, The Guardian reports.

January 3, 2025

Thursday’s Headlines Start the New Year With a Tragedy

The attack on Bourbon Street early Wednesday morning was the latest and deadliest example of a killer using a vehicle as a weapon.

January 2, 2025

Monday’s Headlines Ring In the New Year

Some year-end roundups, a list of free transit rides on New Year's Eve and more headlines as we wrap up 2024.

December 30, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Are Crazy About Wildlife

The red wolf is among several species — including humans — that will be protected by U.S. DOT grants for wildlife crossings on highways.

December 27, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines Are the Reason for the Season

An MTA worker's delightful after-work hobby, a viral sidewalk meme revisited and a few wonkier deep dives to get you through the holidays.

December 24, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Are Knocked Out by Greenways

Greenways are helping to revitalize cities, but how well are they integrated into the overall transportation system?

December 23, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Share and Share Alike

It's pretty clear that bike- and scooter-shares reduce car trips, but it may be time to consider a subsidized or nonprofit model for car-shares as well.

December 20, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines Have No Direction Home

A homelessness crisis is keeping some riders away from trains and buses. Transit Center has some ideas for what to do about it.

December 19, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines Smell a Bit Musky

It certainly looks like Tesla CEO Elon Musk will get his money's worth after spending more than a quarter-billion dollars on Donald Trump's campaign.

December 18, 2024

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Tops

Washington is the No. 1 most bicycle-friendly state in the country, according to the League of American Bicyclists.

December 17, 2024