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Wednesday’s Headlines Get a Gentleman’s ‘C’
Transportation for America gave the Biden administration middling grades. Meanwhile, President Trump is already pushing to fulfill promises to cancel federal support for EVs.
January 22, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Take Me Home, Country Roads
Getting around without a car in a small town isn't easy, as one Fast Company writer found out. More bike lanes and denser town centers would help.
January 21, 2025
Why Americans Don’t Walk: A Forgotten Centennial
“Nobody walks in LA,” sang Missing Persons in 1982. The New Wave band could have been singing about most of America. How did it get this way? Why is it so hard to walk in most American cities, towns and suburbs? Why does the United States have the worst pedestrian safety record among peer countries? And what can we do about it?
January 21, 2025
How America Can Reconnect Its Neighborhoods Before the Next Climate Catastrophe
America is replete with sprawling, disconnected neighborhoods that send residents out of their way by design. A new study explores just how bad it is — and what we can do about it.
January 21, 2025
Monday’s Headlines Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Donald Trump takes office again today, and although he's unpredictable, let's read some tea leaves.
January 20, 2025
Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
January 17, 2025
‘Transportation Cannot Do It Alone’: US DOT Dep. Sec. Polly Trottenberg Signs Off
As USDOT's second-in-command, Polly Trottenberg oversaw massive shifts in America transportation policy — and she says the work is not done yet.
January 17, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Gaze Into the Future
Driverless cars still face challenges but seem more inevitable than ever. There are two ways it could go.
January 17, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Bid Buttigieg Bon Voyage
Some parting words — and actions — from Secretary Pete.
January 16, 2025
SOFTBALLS: Eight Takeaways from Trump’s DOT Choice Sean Duffy’s Confirmation Hearing
The former reality star, congressman and Fox News host said "yes" to just about everything during his confirmation hearing — but wasn't asked the hard questions.
January 15, 2025
