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Monday’s Headlines Put People Over Parking
The U.S. has more than 1 billion parking spaces — about three for every person — so it makes sense that cities don't want to build more.
May 13, 2024
Friday’s Headlines Face a Grim Future
Climate scientists are preparing for the worst, and something is going to have to change quickly for the world to avoid catastrophe.
May 9, 2024
Talking Headways Podcast: Highway Fighting in Texas
Jeff Wood talks to Megan Kimble about an amazing footnote to the creation of the Interstate Highway system.
May 9, 2024
Thursday’s Headlines Fight a Suburban War
The way Politico lays out the battle lines, it's not just drivers versus transit users, but urban transit users versus suburban ones.
May 9, 2024
Wednesday’s Headlines Build Green
A new bill dubbed "Build Green" would replace many of the climate-friendly elements Sen. Joe Manchin insisted on stripping from the Inflation Reduction Act.
May 8, 2024
How to Fight a Texas-Sized Freeway Battle
A new book explores how Texas advocates are fighting back against destructive highway expansions. But what happened to those projects since it was sent to the printer?
May 7, 2024
Tuesday’s Headlines Pick the Low-Hanging Fruit
Greg Shill argues that if a transformative road redesign isn't possible, it's time to talk about second-best strategies.
May 7, 2024
You Wouldn’t Like Monday’s Headlines When They’re Angry
Which state has the worst road rage? Consumer Affairs magazine looked at a variety of factors to come up with an answer.
May 6, 2024
Are Friday’s Headlines the New Normal?
Transit ridership hasn't come all the way back from the pandemic, and they're going to need more federal help, along with other changes, says Governing magazine.
May 3, 2024
OPINION: Congestion Pricing Will Help My Family Get Around As We Navigate Cancer Treatment
My partner was recently diagnosed with cancer. Congestion pricing will make getting her to treatment faster and easier.
May 3, 2024