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Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Filling ‘Er Up
Drivers are responding to high gas prices by buying less gas. Plus, the climate bill has money for demolishing urban freeways.
August 9, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Got It Done
Miraculously, Senate Democrats held it together and passed a massive climate and health care bill that now heads to the House, then President Biden's desk.
August 8, 2022
What a Drag It Is for Friday’s Headlines to Get Old
For aging transit systems facing mounting maintenance costs, an influx of federal infrastructure funding may not be enough.
August 5, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Throwing Shade at Sharrows
Nobody likes them, and they don't work. Build real bike infrastructure instead. Plus, why DART is considering giving back over $200 million in tax revenue.
August 4, 2022
Advocates: Cutting High Speed Rail Out of Climate Bill Was a Mistake
The Democrats' decision to axe high speed rail from the climate bill has some advocates wondering what it will take for lawmakers to finally understand the environmentally transformative potential of the mode.
August 3, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Free for All
Why fare-free transit is inherently good despite mixed results. Plus, DOT climate grants, a damaging Manchin side deal and more.
August 3, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Breaking Ground
Biden advisor Mitch Landrieu gives an update on infrastructure progress. Plus, will Sen. Kyrsten Sinema kill the climate bill?
August 2, 2022
Three GOP Senators Want to Protect Motorists’ Right to Drive Drunk
A new bill from three Senate Republicans would repeal a law that aimed to end drunk driving.
August 1, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Have a Fistful of Stories
A few stories more on the climate change bill, that is — the good (lower emissions), the bad (nothing for transit) and the ugly (dollars for fossil fuels).
August 1, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Look to the Past
Interstates started out as bike paths, cars used to be viewed as a menace, and hoodlums have been chucking bikes into rivers for 100 years. But one thing stays the same: Amtrak is slow.
July 29, 2022
