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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Monday’s Headlines Drink Your Milkshake
How does a president end wasteful subsidies for the highly profitable fossil fuel industry? Many have tried, but none have succeeded, including Joe Biden.
Friday’s Headlines, Land Ho!
Transit agencies own a bunch of land, and some say they should sell it for housing to create more ridership.
Thursday’s Headlines Are on Candid Camera
More cities are using a proven, effective method of catching speeders — cameras — but at the same time cities are now shying away from automated red-light enforcement.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are In the Money
Lots of news about federal grants and the Biden administration's proposed spending on transit in next year's budget.
Tuesday’s Headlines Breathe Easy
Reduced pollution in low-traffic London neighborhoods is resulting in health benefits worth the equivalent of $6,000 per person.
Business Is Booming for Monday’s Headlines
Business owners often fret when a bike lane is installed nearby, especially if it involves removing parking. But they shouldn't.
Friday’s Headlines Gotta Keep ‘Em Separated
Want more people to bike and fewer people to drive? Give cyclists protected bike lanes.
Thursday’s Headlines Mean Less Than Zero
As cities continue to replace diesel buses with zero-emissions models, fuel cell-powered buses are becoming more popular than their battery-electric counterparts.
Wednesday’s Headlines Wonder, Where Have You Gone, Amtrak Joe?
As president, Joe Biden has boosted rail and transit spending, but not nearly as much as some supporters hoped, and roads still reign supreme.
Tuesday’s Headlines Look for a Home
The federal government could help families save money by providing more funding for housing near transit.