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Tuesday’s Headlines Are More Than Zero
Safety was on Pete Buttigieg's mind when the Biden administration's top transportation official spoke at the Transportation Research Board's annual meeting.
January 16, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Will Be There in 15 Minutes
We promise: Whether you live in a 15-minute city or a 20-minute suburb, you will be allowed to leave.
January 12, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: The San Francisco Ferry Building with John King
We’re joined by John King of SF Chronicle to chat chat about the history of San Francisco's Ferry Building — one of the busiest city transportation hubs in the world in the early 1900s — and how the building has evolved over time parallel to the ups and downs of cities.
January 11, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Are Still Dirty
It looks increasingly likely that the U.S. won't meet its climate goals, because transportation emissions continue to rise even as energy production gets cleaner.
January 11, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Got the Gig
A new Biden administration rule would grant Uber and Lyft drivers employee status, with the labor rights and benefits that come with it.
January 10, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines Scoot Around
E-scooters are good for cities and good for the climate, but shared mobility companies are having a tough time reaching profitability.
January 9, 2024
Bill to Consolidate all Bay Area Transit Agencies?
Seamless Bay Area, chief advocacy group for transit rationalization and coordination, has pushed for a regional network manager, an umbrella organization, to make transit appear unified and "seamless" for users. A new bill seemingly aims to take that a step further and fully consolidate the 27 transit agencies. Seamless Bay Area gives its take.
January 8, 2024
Monday’s Headlines Celebrate New Transit
More than 1,000 miles of new urban transit lines opened in 2023, according to Yonah Freemark's annual compilation of projects.
January 8, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Want Smaller Cars
Bigger isn't always better when it comes to electric vehicles — they're dangerous, not great for the environment, and the price is out of reach for most consumers.
January 5, 2024
