Today's Headlines
Basics
Wednesday’s Dense and Walkable Headlines
The more people live within a 15-minute walk of services, the lower the transportation emissions. And cities have room to grow without sprawl.
June 3, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Don’t Drink and Drive
Car-centric cities encourage people to get behind the wheel after going to a bar.
June 2, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Are in the Zone
Zoning has a big impact on transportation, and vice versa.
June 1, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Have It Made in the Shade
Parking lots make cities hotter, and many are taking steps to cool them down.
May 29, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Have a License to Chill
Many young people aren't all that interested in driving, or can't afford to own a car. Will transit advocates let Uber win them over?
May 28, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Missed an Opportunity
The BUILD America 250 Act is headed for a House vote, and it looks like more of the status quo for federal transportation funding.
May 27, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Have Long COVID
More on transit and passenger rail's slow recovery from the pandemic.
May 26, 2026
Friday’s Headlines Are in Decline
The U.S. is becoming a dying petrostate, while China leads the world in renewable energy.
May 22, 2026
Thursday’s Headlines Are Not Impressed
The first draft of a new infrastructure bill could be worse, but leaves much to be desired.
May 21, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Aren’t All the Way Back
Transit ridership is still down from the pandemic, but high gas prices and more transit-oriented development could help.
May 20, 2026
