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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When Tuesday’s Headlines’ Levee Breaks
Climate change contributed to the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene, perhaps the worst since Katrina 20 years ago.
Monday’s Headlines Keep Rising Forever
...but the number of miles people drive might not, despite predictions to the contrary — unless planners make those predictions come true by building more lanes.
Honey, Friday’s Headlines Shrunk the Monster Truck
What exactly is in the proposed rule to limit "car bloat" on American roads? We've got a refresher for you in headlines.
Thursday’s High-Tech Headlines
Three ways technology is changing transportation, plus more bad financial news from local transit agencies in today's headlines.
Wednesday’s Mega-Headlines Don’t Come Around Here Anymore
If you don't have access to a car or a train, it just got a lot harder to get from one city to another.
Tuesday’s Headlines Call for a Truce
With Uber and Lyft fighting gig-worker labor laws city by city and state by state, Bloomberg has a potential solution.
Monday’s Headlines Climb Mount Doom
The "doom loop" is here, and transit agencies all over the country are facing budget shortfalls and potential service cuts.
Friday’s Heavy Metal Headlines
Fatalities are seven times higher when a vehicle collides with a large pickup truck as opposed to a compact car, according to The Economist.
Thursday’s Headlines Are Trying to Walk Here
Forget 15-minute cites; some American communities aren't even 45-minute cities, a new comparison of walkable places from around the world finds. Learn more in headlines.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are for the Children
Climate change is forcing schools to give up their playgrounds when we could be giving up our cars, or at least diesel-powered school buses. Learn more in headlines.