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Trump Under Fire For Sacking US DOT Watchdog
President Trump has fired another inspector general — but the first sacking that has broad implications on national transportation policy.
May 20, 2020
Federal ‘HEROES Act’ is Super … For Drivers
Billions and billions for more new roads. And, sure, some money for transit ... but not nearly enough. Call your congressperson!
May 18, 2020
NYC Mayor to Trump: Speak Up And Save Our Cities Now
The mayor of America's largest city is calling out President Trump for turning his back on urban areas.
April 20, 2020
We Could Never Afford America’s Highways — Even Before COVID-19
Missouri just admitted that it can't maintain all the roads it has. But this is not bad news if we act accordingly.
April 13, 2020
Study: Most Car Owners Wish They Didn’t Have to Drive
Most people who get behind the wheel every day don't want to be there, a new survey shows.
March 19, 2020
Op-Ed: Yes, Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan for Transportation
And it doesn't look anything like her fellow candidates' proposals.
March 2, 2020
Federal Bus Grants Are Just Too Damn Low
Federal bus grants of $454.6 million sound like a lot...until you consider that it's for the whole country.
February 3, 2020
Explaining Houston’s Sky-High Roadway ‘Death-Goal’
The Texas metropolis is a Vision Zero City. So why is its 2020 street fatality target HIGHER than last year's?
January 30, 2020
Too Little, Too Late? A Decade of Transit Investment in the U.S.
It’s been a busy decade for many cities throughout the U.S. From coast to coast, they’ve been building up their transit networks, offering riders something more than run-of-the-mill bus routes.
January 8, 2020
Congress Vows to Fight Trump’s Environmental Rule Change
Congressional leaders vowed they won't let the president get away with gutting environmental laws after learning the Trump administration will scrap requirements to consider the climate consequences for new highways and pipelines.
January 7, 2020
