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Wednesday’s Headlines Have Been Working on the Railroad
All the live-long day. That Biden-brokered union contract is looking like it might fall apart.
October 12, 2022
Drivers (Mostly Men) Rely Way Too Much on Those Automated Driving Systems, Study Says
Toxic masculinity and automated driving systems seem to go hand in hand.
October 11, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Not Yet Fully Operational
Much like autonomous vehicle tech, despite the billions poured into it. Plus, why the climate law is a boon for oil and gas extraction.
October 11, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Are Moving Slowly
The New York Times takes a deep dive into California's high-speed rail project, why it's taking so long and how it got so expensive.
October 10, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Want to Go Fast
Where are the bullet trains we were promised in 1992? After all, it's not like electric trucks can't still run us over.
October 7, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are Always Learning
For transit agencies, the silver lining of dealing with disasters is the opportunity to try new things in real-life conditions.
October 6, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Like Room Without a Roof
Because we're happy when we walk or bike or take transit to work instead of driving, University of Minnesota research shows.
October 5, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Need Help
It's a long road to recovery for the survivors of Hurricane Ian.
October 4, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Didn’t Write Themselves
Look for more driverless cars on the road despite ample warning that the technology isn't ready for prime time.
October 3, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are Big and Scary
Ford is still relying on absurdly huge fossil fuel-burning trucks to turn a profit. Plus, Democrats keep whiffing on climate change.
September 30, 2022
