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Open Plans Brings on Three New Hires in Fight for Livable Streets
Policy wiz Sara Lind, marketing guru Robert Green, and advocate Carl Mahaney join the push for a people-centered city.
October 4, 2021
Study: What’s Behind Partisan Splits Over Transport Reform?
The majority of Americans support transportation reform that would reduce our national dependence on automobiles — but better messaging may be needed to persuade the rest, a new study suggests.
October 4, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Are Electric
Cities across the globe are doing the electric transit slide. But intercity buses have been left without a dance partner.
October 4, 2021
Congressional Maneuvering Delays Infrastructure Bill
Congress was forced to delay a vote on a bill that would have reauthorized the nation's major transportation programs last night, missing a critical midnight deadline and throwing the future of sustainable transport advocates' priorities into doubt.
October 1, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are Falling Apart
The infrastructure bill(s) were never perfect, but now they might never happen at all. Plus ... oh, who cares.
October 1, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Inducing Demand for News
Why do DOTs never learn that if you build it, they will drive? Plus, mayors ask Congress to pretty please, pass an infrastructure bill.
September 30, 2021
America’s Most Toxic Car Ads: #GirlBoss Edition
We've seen a whole lot of toxic masculinity during this contest...but this one's for the #Ladies.
September 30, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Climbing Uphill
More news about the infrastructure bills, more wrongdoing by Tesla and Amazon, and more dire predictions for the future.
September 29, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines Want Congress to Get It Together
Everybody needs infrastructure funding. Just don't use it to widen freeways in states where teens in pickups are gunning for cyclists.
September 28, 2021
Monday’s Headlines to Start Your Week
Expect a key infrastructure vote this week. Plus, Pittsburgh has a new transportation plan, Sound Transit's CEO is out and more headlines.
September 27, 2021