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 Walk Five Hundred Miles
Or at least, sometimes it seems like the other side of the street is that far away. And wider streets are more dangerous for pedestrians, Smart Cities Dive reports.
Thursday’s Headlines Wish It Would Rain
Barges can carry the equivalent of 1,000 semi trucks down the Mississippi River, if climate change doesn't interfere.
Wednesday’s Headlines, Like Elections, Have Consequences
It may not be a top campaign issue, but if their records are any guide, Harris and Trump offer starkly different visions on transportation.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Double-Parked
Cities all over the U.S. are getting rid of minimum parking requirements, and it's kind of surprising that New York isn't yet one of them.
Monday’s Headlines Believe in Lizard People
Meet Carla Sands, an influential Trump ally who has some pretty off-the-wall theories about climate change and transportation.
Friday’s Headlines Breathe in the Air
Don't be afraid to care about zoning that disproportionately exposes low-income residents to highway fumes.
Thursday’s Headlines Don’t Fit the Profile
Prevalent images of biking in the media focus on biking as a leisure activity and not a form of transportation, according to Forbes.
Wednesday’s Supersized Headlines
How did we wind up with so many highways on steroids? DOTs are fudging their traffic projection numbers, according to Dissent.
Tuesday’s Headlines Jump the Turnstiles
Transit agencies are checking fares and even fortifying entrances as they seek to alleviate fears of crime.
Monday’s Headlines Make a Choice
The Urban Institute studied the past three presidential administrations and found they all had different transportation priorities.