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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.

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?

August 13, 2024

Monday’s Headlines for the Win

Secretary Pete hits the campaign trail for Harris/Walz, and more in today's headlines.

August 12, 2024

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.

August 9, 2024

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.

August 8, 2024

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.

August 7, 2024

Monday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill

Energy-hungry nations are subsidizing the fossil fuel industry with cash, tax breaks and freebies like roads.

August 5, 2024

Friday’s Headlines Slim Down

Narrower lanes make safer streets, and contrary to popular belief, yes, ambulances can still get through.

August 2, 2024

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.

August 1, 2024

Do Wednesday’s Headlines Yield, Sir Knight?

The feds are taking Norfolk Southern to court over freight trains failing to yield to Amtrak. Plus, more bad news about Americans' driving habits and the climate.

July 31, 2024

Les Titres de Mardi a Paris

Transportation writer Henry Grabar sends dispatches from the Olympics, plus the latest on the train arson in France.

July 30, 2024