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 Are Kicked to the Curb
Author Henry Grabar makes a comprehensive case for parking reform, including smart curbside pricing to keep workers from parking on the street all day.
Thursday’s Headlines Are Micro and Mobile
Shared bikes and scooters are more popular than ever, but venture capital funding is drying up, and poor decisions by companies and cities threaten the industry.
Wednesday’s Headlines Color Inside the Lines
Intersections with colorful crosswalks reduce crashes involving cyclists and pedestrians by 50%, and now the U.S. DOT is finally letting cities get creative.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are On Cruise Control
Driverless carmaker Cruise released a law firm's report laying the company's recent troubles at the feet of its own executives.
Monday’s Headlines Are Too Tall
Unlike on dating app profiles, height isn't a good thing when it comes to vehicles — in fact, it's deadly, as high hoods are more likely to crush a pedestrian's chest or head in a collision.
Don’t Tread on Friday’s Headlines
Miami drivers are finding out the hard way about EV tire wear. Plus, speed governors in California, parking reform in Minnesota and Phoenix, and more news.
Thursday’s Headlines Plunge Ahead
Cities shouldn't be afraid of restricting cars. If they do, most people will not only get over it, they'll embrace it.
Wednesday’s Headlines Step Up Their Game
State DOTs should be less worried about moving cars fast and more worried about climate change. Plus, parking lots play a role in heat waves and flooding.
Tuesday’s Headlines Need Money
Transit agencies are struggling in the post-pandemic era as temporary COVID cash runs out, but one congressman has a solution.
Monday’s Headlines Aren’t in Denial
Climate change deniers are changing their tactics faster than websites can play whack-a-mole. And unfortunately, a lot of young people are falling for it.