Today’s Headlines
Basics
Tuesday’s Headlines Are a Speed Trap
There's a downside to enforcing traffic laws when cities do it to raise revenue rather than to save lives.
September 22, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Are Overall Country, Overall Clean
Rural communities can hardly support transit as it is, and they'll be hurt worst by Republicans' transportation bill.
September 21, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Put the Pedal to the Metal
Oh, wait, there are no pedals? Let me try to pull up the brakes on this touchscreen.
September 18, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Are a Gas, Gas, Gas
Key House Republicans killed an irresponsible, politically motivated bill to suspend the federal gas tax.
September 17, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Pay Through the Nose to Drive
The average American car owner spends about $15,000 a year on their vehicle, according to a AAA analysis of Bureau of Labor statistics.
September 16, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Guzzle Less Gas
The Iran war is making gas expensive, and if drivers want it to be cheaper, they should drive less.
September 14, 2026
Anyone Can Access Friday’s Headlines
Just putting a bike in someone's hands is the best way to get them to ride one.
September 11, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Yearn to Breathe Free
(George Bush voice): "Is our children learning?" It helps if they have clean air, a new study finds.
September 10, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Still Pretty Dirty
Plug-in hybrids are a "greenwashing stunt" that are not much cleaner or fuel efficient than fully gas-powered cars, according to Transport & Environment.
September 9, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Cheap Out
A bill to keep transportation money flowing rolls back funds to pre-infrastructure act levels.
September 8, 2026
