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Monday’s Headlines to Start the Week
Uber drivers remain underpaid, and electric vehicles remain overpriced. Maybe electric transit and e-bikes are the answer.
January 16, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Are Carbon-Free
The Biden administration released a plan to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, which accounts for the biggest chunk of carbon we put into the air.
January 13, 2023
Will Biden’s Justice 40 Initiative Finally Help Disadvantaged Communities?
Biden made a campaign promise to direct “at least 40 percent of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy to disadvantaged communities.” Here's how DOT will do it.
January 12, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines From Your Lizard Overlords
According to far-right figures like Jordan Peterson, the New World Order wants to eliminate cars and institute "climate lockdowns" because ... reasons.
January 12, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Fine
The EPA is looking to crack down on microscopic fine particles — often from car exhaust, tires and brakes — that get lodged in peoples' lungs.
January 11, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Much Too Fast
Even run-of-the-mill electric cars are faster than Prince's little red Corvette from the '80s, with potentially deadly consequences.
January 10, 2023
Monday’s Headlines Are Inducing Demand
Many state DOTs seem addicted to widening highway, even though they know more cars will just fill up those new lanes.
January 9, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Want to Feel Safe
Fear of drivers are the No. 1, 2 and 4 reason people don't ride bikes, so cities should be building more protected bike lanes.
January 6, 2023
Thursday’s Headlines Stay Small
There's no reason for an electric vehicle to weigh 8,000 pounds with a six-foot grill, but automakers are building them anyway.
January 5, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Half Empty
Much like many subways, which still haven't recovered from the pandemic due to working from home, maskless riders and fears of crime.
January 4, 2023
