Blake Aued
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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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Thursday’s Headlines Race to the Finish Line
All of a sudden, when Democrats picked Chicago to be their convention site, transit projects got moving.
Wednesday’s Health-Conscious Headlines
Cars aren't just dangerous when they crash — long commutes lead to a host of health problems, from stress and anxiety to respiratory illnesses.
Tuesday’s Headlines Go for the Gold
With the Paris Olympics over, attention turns to 2028 host Los Angeles. Can the notoriously car-centric city really pull off a car-free games?
Monday’s Headlines for the Win
Secretary Pete hits the campaign trail for Harris/Walz, and more in today's headlines.
Friday’s Headlines Don’t Get the Credit
With just a third of the money out the door and few shovels in the ground, voters aren't seeing the impact of the Biden/Harris infrastructure act yet.
Thursday’s Headlines Aren’t Going Back
The Biden administration has awarded just $110 million of $3.5 billion for tearing down urban freeways. A future Trump administration could end the program.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Walzing With Kamala
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz didn't just fall out of a coconut tree. He has a strong track record on transportation and environmental issues as governor of Minnesota.
Monday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill
Energy-hungry nations are subsidizing the fossil fuel industry with cash, tax breaks and freebies like roads.
Friday’s Headlines Slim Down
Narrower lanes make safer streets, and contrary to popular belief, yes, ambulances can still get through.
Thursday’s Headlines Get Pulled Over
The New York Times posits that the pandemic, gangs racing on empty streets and police stretched thin post-Ferguson all contributed to rising traffic deaths since 2019.