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Opinion: Cars Have F@#%ed Up This Country So Bad

Fact: The car-centric age of development is one long mistake.

September 10, 2024

Opinion: Walz’s Transportation Polices Were ‘A Step Forward’ that ‘Still Left Gaps’ In Minnesota’s Priorities

The next vice president will significantly influence federal transportation policy, making Walz's track record an important indicator of where U.S. policy could go.

August 8, 2024

Opinion: Asphalt Roads are Making our Heatwaves Worse and High-Speed Rail Is The Answer

We know about human-caused climate change, but we often overlook the role played by our car-centric transportation system. Better rail service can help.

August 5, 2024

Opinion: Transport Officials Should Embrace Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurements, Not Fight Them

Reducing emissions over time is perfectly compatible with building and maintaining a world-class transportation system — but only if you aren’t afraid of a little data transparency and accountability.

December 19, 2023

OPINION: Infrastructure Bill Offers Too Little Progress on Climate and Equity

Most of its historic funding is helping to maintain a harmful status quo at a time when we need to address climate change.

November 16, 2023