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America Has a Golden Opportunity to End the ‘Highway Boondoggle’ Crisis
America's wasteful highway spending has gotten out of control — and if President Trump really wants to promote efficient government, he'll urge Congress to stop it.
October 9, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Sleep Tight
A new study links insomnia with the length of a person's commute.
October 9, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best of the Best
What does it take to turn the tide against the dominance of cars? These cities are an example.
October 8, 2025
This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train
Investigative journalists at ProPublica are betting that the next big tipster is riding the DC rails right now — and reaching out to find them.
October 8, 2025
The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement
Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.
October 7, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Take It Back
Withholding transit funds is just one aspect of the Trump administration's campaign to reshape the federal bureaucracy during the shutdown.
October 7, 2025
As Portland Fights ICE With Land-Use Regulations, Will Zoning Survive Trump?
Portland's attempt to rein in ICE could trigger a battle over the constitutionality of zoning.
October 6, 2025
Monday’s Headlines Get Schooled
A shortage of bus drivers has left some school districts and parents struggling to get their kids to class.
October 6, 2025
Is Sec. Duffy Holding NY Transit Hostage To Negotiate Away The Rest of America’s Transportation Future?
The federal Transportation secretary is using two large transit projects as a bargaining chip to bully Congress into passing a budget that could be disastrous for communities across the country.
October 3, 2025
Can Pedestrian Pop-Ups Go Permanent in the U.S.?
Can temporary pedestrian pop-ups spur permanent change?
October 3, 2025
