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Monday’s Headlines Are Going in Circles
Good transportation policy is also good health-care policy. Effective transit makes it easier for people to get to their doctor’s appointments. (Vox) With e-commerce up 30 percent during the pandemic, Americans’ online shopping habit has severe consequences for the environment. (Politico) The cobalt needed to manufacture electric car batteries is becoming the new blood diamonds. … Continued
November 22, 2021
All Hail Friday’s Headlines
But don't hail Uber or Lyft if you care about transit and the environment. Plus, more on the infrastructure bill and other headlines.
November 19, 2021
Boston Mayor Wu Proposes More Fare-Free Bus Routes
Mayor Michelle Wu followed through on her longstanding advocacy to reduce MBTA fares with a proposal to expand fare-free service on three of Boston’s bus routes.
November 18, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Under Construction
Expect more highway projects, thanks to the infrastructure bill. Plus, how cities worldwide are going carbon-neutral and more headlines.
November 18, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Looking for an Exit
The infrastructure bill has too much money for roads, but at least those roads might be safer? Plus, electric vehicles won't save us and more.
November 17, 2021
Vision Zero Cities: Why Words Matter to Crash Victims
Cars kill — but the language used in ads and newspapers always hurts. That's why message is so crucial in the war on cars.
November 16, 2021
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Tuesday’s Headlines Are Yours
The infrastructure bill is an infrastructure law. So what, exactly, will the money be spent on? We're starting to get an idea.
November 16, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Wish It Was Sunday
The U.S.'s insatiable appetite for freeways has cost more than 1 million people their homes. Plus, universal basic mobility and cyclists riding strapped.
November 15, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are Not Enough
$1.2 trillion won't come close to fixing our infrastructure problems. But cities like Seattle and Tampa sure could use the money.
November 12, 2021
All Aboard for Thursday’s Headlines
Amtrak details plans for its $66 billion of infrastructure funding, plus a lawsuit against Uber, Elon's latest misstep and more headlines.
November 11, 2021
