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What a Federal Funding Freeze Would Actually Mean for Sustainable Transportation
How much do U.S. communities really rely on federal funding to keep their transportation networks running — and what would happen if the money stopped flowing?
January 30, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Pick Up the Slack
Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company.
January 30, 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe In Your State, in One Document
Every state legally has to complete a report that shows exactly how it plans to get safer for people on foot and bike — but some do it better than others. A new report breaks down how they could all step up their game.
January 29, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Backlash Has Begun
The Sean Duffy era has arrived at the DOT, although more Trump executive order chaos nearly threw a last-minute wrench into his confirmation.
January 29, 2025
Report: A Record-Number of Kids Were Killed on NYC Streets Last Year
Under the first three years of Mayor Adams leadership, the number of fatalities of children from car crashes has soared, a new report shows.
January 28, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Want More Amtrak
Another 23,000 miles of intercity rail? Yes, please! Fast Company reports on a new study suggesting Amtrak expansion.
January 28, 2025
Monday’s Headlines Smooth the Way
Sean Duffy, President Trump's nominee to head the U.S. DOT, breezed through Senate hearings.
January 27, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Quit the Space Race
Money for Acela, the D.C. Metro and other transit systems could have been spent on a moon base instead. Get a history lesson in today's headlines.
January 24, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: From Intern to CEO
What does it take to run a big (or small) engineering firm? Find out in this week's episode!
January 23, 2025
Will Incoming U.S. DOT Secretary Sean Duffy Derail America’s Two Biggest Transportation Bills?
America has a new transportation secretary – but a recent executive order appears to direct him not to perform some of the most important duties of his job.
January 23, 2025
