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.
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Tuesday’s Headlines Think the Kids Are Alright
A group of young people sued the Montana government for failing to act against climate change, and as brutal heatwaves and wildfires swept through the West, they won.
Monday’s Headlines Are Shocked
Not really — the bus manufacturing business seems pretty precarious in general, but it certainly doesn't bode well for the conversion from diesel if companies like Proterra are going out of business.
Sharing Is Caring for Friday’s Headlines
Lyft is selling off its bikeshares, but who is going to want to get involved in such a difficult business?
Thursday’s Headlines Aren’t Terrified by Trains
Fear-mongering about trains and crime has a long history, intertwined with racism, and persists to this day. But is the fear justified? Probably not.
Wednesday’s Headlines Get Schooled
Teach the children well by giving them free transit passes in college, encouraging them to keep riding for the rest of their lives.
Tuesday’s Headlines Want None of That Smoke
Automakers are complaining about the Biden administration's new emissions standards, but they don't go far enough, according to some environmentalists and scientists.
Monday’s Headlines to Start the Week
Amtrak delays, asphalt art, a Q&A with parking expert Henry Grabar, Pete Buttigieg on freeway expansions and more in today's headlines.
Friday’s Headlines Can’t Drive 55
Does lowering speed limits actually slow down drivers? It's hard to say, given a lack of data. Meanwhile, New York state might start addressing speeding by focusing on lead-footed drivers' cars.
Thursday’s Headlines Have an Epiphany
Automakers are starting to realize what Streetsblog has known all along: Many U.S. drivers want a small, inexpensive electric vehicle, but all they're being offered are ginormous cars most of them can't afford.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Rated X
It's been a bad few days for Elon Musk, with his stock dropping among Tesla owners, an NHTSA investigation and a humiliating incident involving his social media company.