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Friday’s Headlines Herald the Weekend
Higher fuel efficiency rules, a double standard for roads and transit, and a loophole for low- over no-emissions buses.
August 20, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Catching Up
$66 billion is a lot of money, but it's only enough for Amtrak to fix what it has. Plus, equity for women on transit and African Americans near freeways.
August 19, 2021
Analysis: End Parking Minimums Now!
The mandatory parking minimum law is the demon child of car culture and NIMBYism — but it is finally being attacked by progressive leaders. Where will Mayor Adams stand? He isn't saying.
August 18, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines for All to See
Transit projects, bike lanes and a takedown of Uber — all in today's news digest.
August 18, 2021
It’s Not Easy Being Green, or Tuesday’s Headlines
While President Biden's has long-range plans to tackle climate change, in the short term he's embracing pro-car policies for political gain.
August 17, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Are Ready for Departure
The alarming new UN climate report underscores the need for cities to take back streets from cars and get more people on transit and bikes. (Smart Cities Dive) Urban areas are growing faster than rural ones, according to recently released U.S. Census data, which will be used to distribute transportation funding, among other things. (USA … Continued
August 16, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are … Wait, It Is Friday, Right?
State-by-state breakdowns of the infrastructure bill are rolling in, and the terrifying new UN climate report is lighting a fire under cities to do something.
August 13, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are Full of Hot Takes
The reviews are in, and the bipartisan infrastructure bill gets a thumbs down. Plus, a breakdown of the bill's provisions and more headlines.
August 12, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Burning Up
Climate change is worse than you thought. Plus, freight haulers and (except for the East Coast) the uber-expensive Gateway project stand in the way of better Amtrak service.
August 11, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines Are a House Divided
The infrastructure bill finally passed the Senate, and one reason it took so long is the growing gap between blue cities and their rural red counterparts. Meanwhile, the Earth burns.
August 10, 2021