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Young people are forgoing car ownership and driving less, which is leading to a slowdown in driving nationally. Image: State Farm

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Americans Are Poised to Drive Less In 2020

By Aaron Short | Jan 2, 2020 | No Comments

Americans don't usually make New Year's resolutions to drive their cars less, but it may be happening anyway.

Amtrak hopes to restore its Sunset Limited line connecting New Orleans and Mobile within two years.

Roll Tide! Amtrak to Return to Gulf Coast

By Aaron Short | Jun 12, 2019 | 6 Comments

It's one of the few Amtrak projects that Republicans support, citing its potential for economic development in the region and for making it easier for tourists and business leaders to get around.

An aerial view of Louisville's $2.3 billion Ohio River Bridges Project. Photo: Ohio River Bridges Project via Broken Sidewalk

The Real Reason Roads Are In Bad Shape

By Angie Schmitt | May 15, 2019 | 7 Comments

States don't lack money for road maintenance. They just spend it on expensive new projects — ribbon cuttings! — instead.

Walking and Biking are Hurt by Lack of National Leadership: Report

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 11, 2019 | 44 Comments

Biking and walking have leveled off and are becoming more dangerous. The federal government and states aren't doing enough.

For Children New to Obamacare, Transportation May Be a Barrier

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 27, 2014 | 5 Comments

As more provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect, children across America whose access to health care has been limited by lack of insurance stand to benefit. But transportation to medical appointments could be a major obstacle that will reduce the impact of Obamacare, according to a letter from children’s health experts printed this […]

Cardin-Cochran Amendment Would Boost Local Control of Bike-Ped Funding

By Angie Schmitt | Feb 14, 2012 | No Comments

We mentioned it briefly last week, but the amendment to the Senate transportation bill from Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin and Mississippi Republican Thad Cochran is a critical one to track. The amendment would give local governments, rather than state DOTs, access to most federal bike-ped funding. The way the Senate transportation bill, MAP-21, is currently […]