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Study: Cognitive Screenings for Aging Drivers Cut Some Crashes — But They Have a Disturbing Downside
Simply taking away the licenses of older drivers who show signs of dementia without addressing the dangers of the car-dependent communities in which they live may not deliver as many safety benefits as policymakers hope, a new study suggests — and it may spike the number of death among seniors who walk and bike, too.
March 14, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Riding on Three Wheels
Older Americans are becoming increasingly enamored with e-trikes, only to confront the car-centric streets they helped create.
March 14, 2023
Monday’s Headlines Delve Into Biden’s Budget
The president's spending plan includes billions for major transit projects and throws transit agencies a fiscal lifeline.
March 13, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Are Blinded by the Light
There are many reasons why SUVs and pickups are so dangerous, from their weight to their height, but add their headlights to the list.
March 10, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines Paved Paradise
But now, cities are saying don't put up a parking lot. Plus, transit agencies' rebound from the pandemic is hard to predict.
March 9, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines Pull the Cord
We'll get off anywhere we please, thank you very much, whether it's a designated stop or not.
March 8, 2023
Rest In Pieces, ‘Fix-it-First’: Biden Caves to GOP’s Highway Expansion Obsession
The Biden administration has caved to GOP pressure and will no longer push states to repair existing highways before building new ones, a move that angered livable cities advocates.
March 7, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines Want More Transit Contracts
Cities and states are using federal infrastructure funds to ramp up road construction, but contracts for transit projects are down.
March 7, 2023
Monday’s Headlines Aren’t Easy Being Pete
Why is this man smiling? Once viewed as a rising star, the luster has worn off Pete Buttigieg during his stint as transportation secretary.
March 6, 2023
Paging Kevin Roose! My Conversation with the Bing Chatbot Was Much Better than Yours!
Here's a story about why we no longer fear artificial intelligence, and, indeed, hope it will someday be running the country.
March 5, 2023
