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Monday’s Headlines Are On a Highway to Hell

Literally. As the world burns, states are taking federal infrastructure dollars earmarked for climate change and using them to build roads instead.

July 31, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Want More Parks and Less Parking

The average U.S. city is about one-third parking, which contributes to heat islands that exacerbate the effects of climate change.

July 28, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Are Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Should Amtrak focus on the routes with the most potential riders, or try to keep senators happy by serving far-flung rural areas?

July 27, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best We’ve Got

Googling around the edges seems to be the strategy here. Too bad President Biden can't just snap his figures and make things happen.

July 26, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Explain Why Streets Aren’t Safe

Poor street design, gentrification and the trend toward bigger, heavier cars are all contributing to the rise in pedestrian deaths, according to author Jessie Singer.

July 25, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Need More Action

If motorists won't even buy electric vehicles, what's the hope that they will ever come around to the things that might actually save us from climate change?

July 24, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Smile for the Camera

A nationwide push for camera policing, a takedown of congestion pricing skeptics, and more.

July 21, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Won’t Go Back

Although it's likely Senate Democrats and President Biden will be able to block some or most of the damage, House Republicans are trying to undo infrastructure spending piece by piece.

July 20, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Coming ‘Round the Bend

Amtrak wants to bring passenger rail to 160 new cities in the next 15 years — if state governments are willing to play ball.

July 18, 2023