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Thursday’s Headlines Are Getting Congested
Congestion pricing is the answer to reducing traffic, not adding more lanes. Plus, the U.S. might finally be ready for high-speed rail.
August 25, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Getting Tired
Bigger tires equal less efficiency and more pollution. Plus, why cities should just run more buses already.
August 24, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Crossing That Bridge
Sigh. Apparently infrastructure still means roads and bridges to many city officials.
August 23, 2022
Monday’s Headlines To Start Your Week
Traffic deaths continue to rise, and no one seems to have any new ideas for stopping the bleeding.
August 22, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Fight for Our Rights
Uber and Lyft are joining forces with other companies to make the entire economy a gig economy. Plus, a new documentary about our deadly streets.
August 19, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are Still Unsure
How good of a deal is the new climate law, anyway? Not very, say advocates representing marginalized groups.
August 18, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Signed, Sealed, Delivered
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, committing hundreds of billions toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
August 17, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Need a Boost
Many transit agencies will be facing a crisis if farebox revenue doesn't recover before federal stimulus funds run out. Plus, supply chain problems are causing a backlog of electric bus orders.
August 16, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Have Big Plans
Lots of good stuff in a new American Planning Association transportation report. Plus, critics might be underrating Democrats' climate bill, although there's more left to be done.
August 15, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are About Elon-ed Out
The Tesla CEO's been making headlines lately for his hyperloop boondoggle, which he may or may not have proposed just to block high-speed rail.
August 12, 2022
