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Wednesday’s Headlines Cut to the Bone
Transit and rail only get a small share of the federal highway trust fund as is, and the Trump administration now wants to take away that.
July 29, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Drag Their Feet
The Trump administration has refused to award any grants for transit capital projects over the past year and a half.
July 28, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Still Aren’t Safe
Despite recent progress, the U.S. has been lagging behind other developed nations on road safety for decades.
July 27, 2026
The Last Straw: Duffy Asks Senate To ‘Restrict’ Funding For Bike Lanes
The U.S. Transportation Secretary wrongly believes that bike lanes cause traffic and therefore should not be funded.
July 23, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Our Roads Will Remain ‘Dangerous by Design’ Until We Hold States Accountable
Why don't we penalize states that don't cut pedestrian deaths?
July 23, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Turn Cameras into Pillboxes
People hate getting caught speeding so much that they're shooting up cameras. Now the cameras are fighting back.
July 23, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Mosey Along
What's slower, Amtrak trains or a jaywalking tortoise?
July 22, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Don’t Need a Tank
Every 1,000 pounds of a car's weight increases the fatality rate by 40 percent.
July 21, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Score a Goal for Transit
Americans spent the past month falling in love with soccer. Maybe they fell in love with transit, too.
July 20, 2026
