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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Wednesday’s Headlines Say Smaller is Better
Driving is not ideal, but if you need a car or truck, it would be nice to have a reasonably sized and affordable option.
Tuesday’s Headlines Stand Up for Transit
Transit needs investment, not defunding, Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib writes in The Hill.
Monday’s Headlines Defy Duffy
It was a bad week for the transportation secretary, between firing too many DOT employees and his lawyers accidentally undermining their own case in a congestion pricing lawsuit.
Friday’s Headlines Dodge Death
Thankfully, traffic deaths have started to fall. But cars and drivers are still killing too many people. Why?
Thursday’s Headlines, Big and Small
Smaller cities should try congestion pricing, too. Plus, the latest in the tiff between Sean Duffy and Kathy Hochul.
Wednesday’s Headlines Stay Safe
While politicians try to stoke fear about riding public transit, statistics show it's much safer than driving.
Tuesday’s Headlines Strike That, Reverse It
When it comes to transportation emissions and climate change, the Trump administration has so much time and so little to do.
Monday’s Headlines Get Pumped
Contrary to what President Trump says, gas remains expensive — another reason to walk, bike or take transit.
Friday’s Headlines Back the Bikes
Setting aside the fact that bike lanes don't make traffic worse, resisting bikelash on busy roads is essential to creating a useable network.
Thursday’s Headlines Wonder Why
Why are drivers killing so many pedestrians? Governing magazine has a number of familiar theories.