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Tuesday’s Headlines Become More Affordable

Cities can help residents cut their average $13,000 annual transportation costs.

January 27, 2026

Monday’s Headlines Fund Transit (Mostly)

A federal transportation bill keeps most of the funding for transit from the Biden administration's infrastructure act, except for steep cuts to intercity rail.

January 26, 2026

Friday’s Headlines Pollute All They Want

If the courts and Congress won't do it, the EPA under President Trump will just have to repeal itself.

January 23, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines Are Getting Their Butts Kicked by China

China alone accounted for 72 percent of the new metro and light rail lines that opened last year, more than doubling the rest of the world combined.

January 22, 2026

You Can’t Afford Wednesday’s Headlines

Americans want to live in walkable areas near transit, but not enough housing is being built there, driving prices out of reach for many and forcing them into a car-dependent lifestyle.

January 21, 2026

Tuesday’s Headlines Weigh Perception and Reality

It may be driven largely by the media — car crashes are too common to make the news — but a feeling that transit isn't safe is hurting ridership.

January 20, 2026

Monday’s Headlines Wonder About E-Bikes’ Future

E-bike sales surged in 2020 and 2021 but have been flat ever since.

January 19, 2026

Friday’s Headlines Are the Best

People for Bikes named its top bike lane projects of the past year.

January 16, 2026

Thursday’s Headlines Shoot for the Moon

What if the U.S. spent anything near what it spends on highways on transit instead?

January 15, 2026

Wednesday’s Headlines Still Value Life

The EPA is backtracking on stronger ozone and fine particulate regulations, which could kill thousands of people.

January 14, 2026