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The latest streets and transportation news from Streetsblog USA.

Sky-high gas prices resulting from President Trump’s attack on Iran are sending drivers spiraling across America — but what if the high costs of car dependency commanded the same level of attention?

Yes, motorists are reacting to $7-plus-per-gallon prices at the pump.with rage. But that anger is only a part of the broader cause of driver anxiety: the high cost of forced vehicle ownership.

Read Kea Wilson’s article — and more news — at the links below.

  • Why Deadly, Illegal E-Motos Are On The Rise – And Why E-Bikes Are Being Blamed When They Crash
    by Kea Wilson
    October 26, 2026
    …and what we can do to protect our kids *and* the e-bike revolution.
  • Monday’s Great Smokey Headlines
    by Blake Aued
    October 26, 2026
    While other countries work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the U.S. is moving in the opposite direction.
  • Op-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo “Move fast and break things” in Chicago?
    by The Editorial Team
    October 25, 2026
    As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
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