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Friday’s Headlines Follow That Robocab!
Wired writes about a day in the life a self-driving Waymo taxi, and more in today's headlines.
November 22, 2024
California’s Federal Dollars Will Increase Emissions
In almost every state, federal funding on highway expansions far outstrips spending on transit, active transportation, electrification, and all other programs that aim to reduce emissions. And the Golden State is no exception.
November 21, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: City Tech with Rob Walker
Author Rob Walker on how technology has progressed transportation policy in the last decade.
November 21, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Peek at What’s After Pete
The outgoing transportation secretary reflects on the Biden administration's legacy.
November 21, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Stop Being Polite and Start Getting Real
A new transportation secretary, successful transit referenda, and more in today's headlines.
November 20, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines Remember
In cities all over the country, people gathered on Sunday to remember the thousands of people who've been killed in car crashes.
November 19, 2024
Monday’s Headlines Ponder Our Legacy
Mike Tyson may not believe in legacies, but state DOTs do. They've left their legacies in the form of all-but-uncrossable 12-lane stroads scarring cities.
November 18, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Look Ahead to January
When Republicans take control in Washington, they will try to slash funding for transit, street safety and infrastructure. But reining in infrastructure spending may not be so bad for the climate.
November 15, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: Biden Administration’s Transportation Policy Legacy
Former U.S. DOT Director of Public Affairs Dani Simons, now of Alstom, on how Biden Administration policies evolved from ideas to bills such as the IIJA and Inflation reduction act.
November 14, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Fly Like an Eagle, Let Fossil Fuels Carry Me
You think driving is bad for the environment? A private jet produces as much carbon dioxide in an hour as the average person does in a year.
November 14, 2024
