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Deep Dive: St. Louis Launches $300M Sea Change for Sustainable Transportation

But how did it get there — and can it sustain the momentum?

September 16, 2024

Sustainable Transit Advocates Unite for Harris-Walz — And Against Trump’s Embrace of Fossil Fuel

"Train Lovers for Harris/Walz," the latest group to formed to boost Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

August 13, 2024

Opinion: Walz’s Transportation Polices Were ‘A Step Forward’ that ‘Still Left Gaps’ In Minnesota’s Priorities

The next vice president will significantly influence federal transportation policy, making Walz's track record an important indicator of where U.S. policy could go.

August 8, 2024

Federal Judge Sets Aside a Key Congestion Pricing Lawsuit

Gov. Hochul's rationale for killing congestion pricing took another blow on Thursday as a federal judge dismissed one of the major lawsuits against it.

June 21, 2024

Opinion: Transport Officials Should Embrace Greenhouse Gas Emission Measurements, Not Fight Them

Reducing emissions over time is perfectly compatible with building and maintaining a world-class transportation system — but only if you aren’t afraid of a little data transparency and accountability.

December 19, 2023

Micromobility Is Having a Weird Year

By all accounts, micromobility is taking off. So why are so many systems shutting down?

November 20, 2023

List: The States With the Best – And Worst — Transportation Policies

Which states have adopted policies that require their transportation officials to make choices that reduce emissions and make roads more equitable – and which are doing the exact opposite?

November 8, 2023

Find Out Exactly How Much Your City Could Benefit By Investing In E-Bikes

Curious how much carbon — and cash — you and your neighbors could save if your government went big on electric bikes? Now you can find out.

November 2, 2023

Talking Headways Podcast: Better Land Use Reduces Transportation Emissions!

Sure, you know the importance of land use in reducing travel and emissions — but how do you do it? That's the question we'll address today.

September 14, 2023

Advocates Call On Congress to Put the Brakes On Reckless Autonomous Vehicle Rollouts

Advocates are calling on Congress to be cautious of the promises of the AV revolution — and stop getting distracted from proven solutions like safe road design.

July 26, 2023