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This App Could Make D.C. One of the Most Accessible Transit Networks In the World
A new app makes it possible for people with visual impairments to navigate the deepest reaches of D.C.'s underground transit network – and it could have benefits for other riders, too.
February 12, 2025
The Missing Ingredients in America’s ‘Minimobility’ Revolution
Cargo trikes, GEMs, bike rickshaws, and other light electric vehicles could help wean America off cars — but a new grant that could help cities encourage their adoption is being paused by the Trump administration.
February 11, 2025
Who Benefits from Trump ‘Birthrate’ Funding Scheme? Wealthier, Whiter Drivers
This prioritization lacks evidence of how it will meet the memo’s stated purpose to “bolster the American economy and benefit the American people.”
February 11, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Man the Barricades
After the deadly New Year's Eve truck attack in New Orleans, how can cities better protect pedestrians from increasingly heavy and powerful vehicles?
February 11, 2025
Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn’t Profitable — And That’s Okay
"As a for-profit company, Amtrak fails ... spectacularly. As a government agency, created half a century ago to carry out a public purpose recognized in law and in Supreme Court rulings, it is a spectacular success worth celebrating, supporting, and building up."
February 10, 2025
Sustainable Transportation Research Is Snagged In Trump’s Anti-‘DEI’ Dragnet
President Trump's war on efforts to boost diversity, equity and inclusion is taking important mobility justice research down with it.
February 10, 2025
Monday’s Headlines Get Greener With Age
Are electric vehicles really cleaner than gas-powered ones? According to one study, the answer is yes – but only once an EV is driven at least 25,000 miles.
February 10, 2025
Streetsblog Cal Mourns Parking Reformer Donald Shoup
Rest in peace, Professor Shoup. Your legacy will live for generations.
February 8, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Drink From the Firehose
A key DOT nominee's role in Project 2025, more dubious executive orders, climate change accelerates and more headlines.
February 7, 2025
Friday Video: It’s Been a Week! Take A Breath And Watch People Bike In Utrecht
Take a break, regulate yourself, and get back to fighting for a better future for transportation in America.
February 7, 2025
