Today’s Headlines
Basics
Monday’s Headlines E-Biking Away
There's a million destinations if we had a little help from the government to afford to buy an e-bike.
July 28, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Look to the Future
Despite some minor reforms around the edges under President Biden, U.S. transportation remains a car-centric anachronism.
July 25, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines See Mixed Results
It's easier to commit to Vision Zero as a concept than it is to actually implement its principles.
July 24, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Have It Made in the Shade
Cities should be designed to create more shade and reduce the heat island effect, according to a new book.
July 23, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Taking It to the Streets
Washington, D.C. might want to talk to Kansas City before giving up on its streetcar.
July 22, 2025
Honey, Monday’s Headlines Shrunk the DOT
Federal agencies that oversee transit grants and highway safety lost more than a quarter of their employees to a Trump administration buyout program.
July 21, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Take the Long Cut
Republicans couldn't repeal higher fuel efficiency standards, so instead they made it painless for automakers to ignore them.
July 18, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Gouge Away
A House budget bill reverses the Biden administration's spending hikes for transit and passenger rail — cutting them below even what President Trump proposed.
July 17, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Stick With What Works
Forget robotaxis. Just make the bus come frequently and on time.
July 16, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Falling Fast Enough
Pedestrian deaths dropped by 4 percent last year, but remain well above pre-pandemic figures.
July 15, 2025
