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Should D.C. Rebuild That Infamous Pedestrian Bridge?
The mayor of Washington, D.C. has announced that the city will rebuild a recently-destroyed pedestrian bridge that runs over an urban highway, so far ignoring calls from advocates to more radically reimagine the road that has become a symbol of systemic racism in the region — and setting a troubling precedent for other cities that might be compelled to rethink walking infrastructure that puts the convenience of drivers first.
July 16, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are Like a Heat Wave
Which cities have the worst heat islands? Plus, big East Coast rail plans and some infrastructure advice for the Biden administration,
July 16, 2021
Sacre Bleu! It’s Thursday’s Headlines
"Infrastructure" is from the French meaning "infighting" and "structural plans that got watered down."
July 15, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Going Big
While one bipartisan infrastructure bill is falling apart, a deal looks imminent for a Democrats-only second bill.
July 14, 2021
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Half Off
Transit agencies have a long recovery ahead, and federal aid isn't likely to last that long. Plus, NYC's subway flooding is a sign of things to come.
July 13, 2021
Monday’s Headlines Touched the Face of God
Transit agencies are struggling and Chicago keeps flooding, but hey, Richard Branson beat Jeff Bezos to space!
July 12, 2021
Friday’s Headlines Are a Home Run
Can Shohei Ohtani take a baseball bat to all the asphalt covering our cities? Plus, you don't need a car for the All-Star Game. Click here for the headline derby.
July 9, 2021
Thursday’s Headlines Are a Necessity
Transit is just like a library or a school and should be funded that way. But, a sucker is born every minute who will fall for Elon Musk's shenanigans.
July 8, 2021
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Fully Funded
Get breakdowns on how the bipartisan infrastructure compromise differs from President Biden's original plan, and how the U.S. DOT can fulfill its equity promises.
July 7, 2021
Lots of Fireworks in Tuesday’s Headlines
We're back from a Fourth of July break with headlines about climate change, oil company lobbying and more.
July 6, 2021