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If you’re in half the country that’s not roasting in the greenhouse dome called America right now, don’t gloat. If you are, why not read today’s news to cool off?

Why Deadly, Illegal E-Motos Are On The Rise – And Why E-Bikes Are Being Blamed When They Crash
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
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?
Op-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo “Move fast and break things” in Chicago?
By Ellen Steinke
October 25, 2026
As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.
Friday Video: Inside the Global Far-Right Push To Rip Out Bike Lanes
Friday Video: Inside the Global Far-Right Push To Rip Out Bike Lanes
By Streetsblog
October 23, 2026
Toronto might be in the center of the fight to resist bike lane teardown today. But if some far-right politicians have their way, this fight won’t be the last.
Friday’s Headlines Shoot Themselves in the Foot
Friday’s Headlines Shoot Themselves in the Foot
By Blake Aued
October 23, 2026
Gas taxes pay for transit, too, so what happens when politicians pander to voters, and the highway trust fund runs dry?
Talking Headways Podcast: A More Humanized Experience in Honolulu
Talking Headways Podcast: A More Humanized Experience in Honolulu
By Jeff Wood
October 22, 2026
If we look transit just as a distance issue, but as a time issue, performance should be discussed as one big whole.
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