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When Road Diets Get Rolled Back, Part I: The Texas Road Diet Massacre
How can a city calm its most dangerous roads when those roads are owned by the state? San Antonio grapples with that question, thanks to Gov. Abbott.
February 23, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Paved Paradise
Asphalt everywhere is the future President Biden wants. Plus, how much benefit will Black neighborhoods see from the infrastructure act?
February 23, 2022
Colo. Traffic Engineers Walk (And Roll) a Mile In a Pedestrian’s Shoes
An outing draws attention to the dangers experienced by people who walk and roll on Denver's streets.
February 22, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Fighting for Our Rights
Uber and Lyft's disingenuous labor claims, and more dismal news about transit cuts and deadly streets all over the country.
February 22, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Need Not Apply
But smaller cities should apply for infrastructure grants, and the White House is making it easier. Just don't question how they want you to spend the money.
February 21, 2022
Why Traffic Violence Victims Can’t Easily Sue Automakers That Advertise Cars That Kill
Legal experts explain why the victims of traffic violence can't likely sue U.S. automakers on the basis that their advertising campaigns lead drivers to misuse cars.
February 18, 2022
Friday’s Headlines to Wrap Up the Week
A deep dive into the urban freeway demolition trend, plus more evidence that electric and autonomous vehicles aren't great for the climate.
February 18, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Make Strange Bedfellows
Republicans against suspending the gas tax? Dogs and cats, living together? Plus, stop calling car crashes "accidents," because they're not.
February 17, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Grow It, and They Will Drive
Ethanol isn't a clean fuel after all—it's actually worse for the climate than regular gas. Plus, Americans drive more than people in every other country.
February 16, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Getting Technical About Transit
The real Super Bowl winner? Electric cars. Plus, a writer tackles that age-old (and annoying) question: Which is better, buses or trains?
February 15, 2022
