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Why Are Many States Trying to Ban Cities From Slowing Down Drivers?

Texas could soon become the latest state to ban its cities from reclaiming lane space from drivers — and now that Trump is in office, some fear that more will follow.

April 24, 2025

List: The States With the Best – And Worst — Transportation Policies

Which states have adopted policies that require their transportation officials to make choices that reduce emissions and make roads more equitable – and which are doing the exact opposite?

November 8, 2023

Did Minnesota Just Release the Best Statewide Transportation Bill Yet?

Minnesota's new state transportation financing and policy bill reads like a sustainable transportation advocates' holiday wishlist. How did they get there— and could it be a model for other communities, too?

July 18, 2023

Talking Headways Podcast: Local Budgets … In A Bad State

It's time to talk about fiscal crises in history and how they affect today's failure to fund infrastructure.

June 29, 2023