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Government by AI? Trump Administration Plans to Write Regulations Using Artificial Intelligence
The Transportation Department, which oversees the safety of airplanes, cars and pipelines, plans to use Google Gemini to draft new regulations. “We don’t need the perfect rule,” said DOT’s top lawyer. “We want good enough.”
February 6, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Just Keep Trucking’ On
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is rolling back the Biden administration's mileage benchmarks for heavy trucks.
February 6, 2026
In NYC, ‘Winter Warriors’ Get Swag As Majority Of Citi Bikes Remain Unusable
Service call? More like service gall.
February 5, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Ed Roberts, Curb Cuts and the Origins of the Disability Movement
This week we’re joined by Professor Scot Danforth of Chapman University to discuss his book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. We chat about the origins of the disability movement, and creating access for all.
February 5, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Are 2 Fast 2 Fare-Free
Fare-free bus systems are now in the U.S. DOT's crosshairs.
February 5, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Ran Out of Film
As part of its constant pandering to drivers, the Trump administration is barring cities from using federal grants to buy traffic cameras.
February 4, 2026
Tuesday’s Weaponized Headlines
The Trump administration's authoritarianism extends to transportation.
February 3, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Are for Alex Pretti
Cyclists banded together in cities across the country to honor the ICE victim.
February 2, 2026
Friday Video: Should We Stop Calling Them ‘Low-Traffic Neighborhoods’?
Is it time for London's game-changing urban design concept to get a rebrand?
January 30, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Yearn to Breathe Free
While EVs aren't the be-all end-all, especially when it comes to traffic safety, they do make the air cleaner. Most of the U.S. is falling behind on their adoption, though.
January 30, 2026
