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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Friday’s Headlines Don’t Get the Credit
With just a third of the money out the door and few shovels in the ground, voters aren't seeing the impact of the Biden/Harris infrastructure act yet.
Thursday’s Headlines Aren’t Going Back
The Biden administration has awarded just $110 million of $3.5 billion for tearing down urban freeways. A future Trump administration could end the program.
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.
Monday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill
Energy-hungry nations are subsidizing the fossil fuel industry with cash, tax breaks and freebies like roads.
Friday’s Headlines Slim Down
Narrower lanes make safer streets, and contrary to popular belief, yes, ambulances can still get through.
Thursday’s Headlines Get Pulled Over
The New York Times posits that the pandemic, gangs racing on empty streets and police stretched thin post-Ferguson all contributed to rising traffic deaths since 2019.
Do Wednesday’s Headlines Yield, Sir Knight?
The feds are taking Norfolk Southern to court over freight trains failing to yield to Amtrak. Plus, more bad news about Americans' driving habits and the climate.
Les Titres de Mardi a Paris
Transportation writer Henry Grabar sends dispatches from the Olympics, plus the latest on the train arson in France.
Monday’s Headlines Look Ahead
Lots of ideas for making sure cities in general and transit in particular are sustainable for the future in today's headlines.
Friday’s Headlines Share and Share Alike
Bikeshares, and e-bikes and scooters generally, are becoming more popular. That's led to more injuries, highlighting the need for better infrastructure.