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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.

Tuesday’s Happy New Year Headlines

The feds' new guide for traffic engineers places a higher priority on safety than in the past, but still focuses too much on drivers moving fast.

January 2, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Are the Last of 2023

Happy New Year to all of our readers! Be safe on New Year's Eve. Headlines will return Jan. 2.

December 29, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines ‘Round About Midnight

Why doesn't the U.S. have more roundabouts? Plus, the growing threat of violence faced by transit workers, and the fallout from Bird's bankruptcy.

December 28, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Hyperlose

Or hydrogen, rather — the stuff that went in zeppelins. It shows promise as a clean fuel, and new Biden administration tax credits will encourage manufacturing more.

December 27, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines, Post-Christmas Edition

Even though Bird filed for bankruptcy and the industry isn't very profitable, more and more people are riding shared e-bikes and scooters. Could municipal services be the answer?

December 26, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Go Bankrupt

America's biggest e-scooter brand is bankrupt — and some are wondering what will happen to the people who keep their fleets running.

December 22, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Wait Outside

As intercity bus companies like Greyhound sell off their valuable downtown stations, riders are being hung out to dry.

December 21, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Would Like to Downsize

Why are drivers killing more pedestrians than they have since 1981? Blame SUVs, "car bloat," automakers' avarice and feckless federal regulators.

December 20, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Join Forces

One publication suggests advocates for traffic safety and criminal justice reform should team up to demand better-designed streets instead of more traffic enforcement.

December 19, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Are a Crash Course

The global cost of driving in both lives and money is staggering, and the U.S. is among the worst offenders, according to a new WHO report.

December 18, 2023