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Monday’s Headlines Got It Done
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Miraculously, Senate Democrats held it together and passed a massive climate and health care bill that now heads to the House, then President Biden's desk.
What a Drag It Is for Friday’s Headlines to Get Old
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For aging transit systems facing mounting maintenance costs, an influx of federal infrastructure funding may not be enough.
Thursday’s Headlines Throwing Shade at Sharrows
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Nobody likes them, and they don't work. Build real bike infrastructure instead. Plus, why DART is considering giving back over $200 million in tax revenue.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Free for All
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Why fare-free transit is inherently good despite mixed results. Plus, DOT climate grants, a damaging Manchin side deal and more.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Breaking Ground
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Biden advisor Mitch Landrieu gives an update on infrastructure progress. Plus, will Sen. Kyrsten Sinema kill the climate bill?
Monday’s Headlines Have a Fistful of Stories
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A few stories more on the climate change bill, that is — the good (lower emissions), the bad (nothing for transit) and the ugly (dollars for fossil fuels).
Friday’s Headlines Look to the Past
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Interstates started out as bike paths, cars used to be viewed as a menace, and hoodlums have been chucking bikes into rivers for 100 years. But one thing stays the same: Amtrak is slow.
Thursday’s Headlines High-Five Manchin
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The fickle senator and Democrats' 50th vote finally agreed to back a climate bill.
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Built for Speed
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The deadliest road in the U.S. isn't unique. It's meant to move cars through fast at the expense of anyone not ensconced in thousands of pounds of steel.
Tuesday’s Headlines to Nowhere
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It's great that cities are building more bike lanes, but too many of them are short and often dead-end.
Monday’s Headlines Are Rooting for Higher Gas Prices
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Permanent $5-a-gallon gas would be good for the environment and encourage more people to drive less.
Friday’s Headlines Are Melting
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A cross-Atlantic heat wave is affecting transit service. Worker shortages are, too.