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Highway Boondoggles 2023: This Bridge is a Bridge Too Far

Presented by local transportation authorities as a simple bridge replacement, an expensive, oversized highway expansion threatens to worsen congestion in Vancouver and Portland

November 27, 2023

Friday’s Post-Turkey Headlines

Federal data says the number of people using shared bikes and e-scooters on Thanksgiving is rising.

November 24, 2023

To Improve Equity, Car-Share Needs Subsidies, Large Coverage Area: Report

A team of researchers says that Los Angeles's "BlueLA" car-share program did indeed "increase transportation access for low-income travelers," but only due to "reduced-rate pricing," the report found.

November 24, 2023

As Greyhound Stations Go Extinct, Low-Income Thanksgiving Travelers are Left Out in the Cold

America's largest motor coach carrier is shifting away from stations — and a lot of customers aren't happy.

November 23, 2023

Give Thanks for Thursday’s Bonus Headlines

We had a few leftovers, so consider these gravy.

November 23, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Don’t Want to Die for Dressing

The roads will be crowded and the drivers will be drunk for the next few days.

November 22, 2023

Fed Panel Wants to Confront the Role of Aggressive Auto Advertising in U.S. Road Deaths

A horrific car crash that killed nine has federal safety officials calling for systematic responses to traffic violence — including the aggressive car ads that may inspire motorists to hit the gas.

November 22, 2023

Highway Boondoggles 2023: Salt Lake Shenanigans

Plans for a major freeway expansion based on over-inflated traffic projections are a wrongheaded way to deal with the region’s rapid population growth.

November 22, 2023

After Albuquerque Victory, Advocates Want To Take Fare-Free Transit Statewide

Duke City is the latest to get on board the free transit bandwagon — and they say the rest of the state is primed to follow.

November 21, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Won’t Get Fooled Again

Robotaxis are just ride-hailing without the driver, and like ride-hailing, they'll most likely lead to more driving and more pollution, not less.

November 21, 2023