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Breaking: US DOT is Coming For America’s ‘DEI’ Dollars, Threatening ‘Sanctuary’ Cities With Pulled Funds
Advocates are raising the alarm about yet another vague and disturbingly broad letter from Sean Duffy — and the fierce battle that's likely to follow it.
April 24, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Just Action Under the Color of Law
Leah Rothstein on the book she wrote with her father Richard about the fight against housing segregation in America.
April 24, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines, Big and Small
Smaller cities should try congestion pricing, too. Plus, the latest in the tiff between Sean Duffy and Kathy Hochul.
April 24, 2025
Disorder in the Court: U.S. DOT Lawyers Upload Memo Admitting Their Congestion Pricing Case is Weak
Lawyers advising U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy make it clear: His case to end congestion pricing is weak.
April 24, 2025
Op-Ed: What Cities Can Do as Micromobility Tariffs Loom
"Let’s treat micromobility like the essential service it is, so that we’re ready for whatever comes next."
April 24, 2025
Why Are Many States Trying to Ban Cities From Slowing Down Drivers?
Texas could soon become the latest state to ban its cities from reclaiming lane space from drivers — and now that Trump is in office, some fear that more will follow.
April 24, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Stay Safe
While politicians try to stoke fear about riding public transit, statistics show it's much safer than driving.
April 23, 2025
As Trump Targets DEI, Transportation Law Requires Him To Put It First
Federal transportation law requires grants in "underserved communities." But what will that term mean during the Trump era?
April 22, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Strike That, Reverse It
When it comes to transportation emissions and climate change, the Trump administration has so much time and so little to do.
April 22, 2025
How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration
Advocates aren't backing down from the mission to make America more green and equitable — even if they're not always using those words.
April 21, 2025