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Traffic Noise Kills 6,330 Americans a Year; We Stopped Counting in 1982
Removing just five decibels of noise from our neighborhoods would save lives. So why aren't we even measuring it, never mind taking action to quiet our streets?
September 17, 2026
What You Missed in the Transportation Reauthorization This Summer
Congressional negotiations over America's next big transportation law hit some speed bumps this summer — but that doesn't mean there isn't work to be done.
September 16, 2026
Wednesday’s Headlines Pay Through the Nose to Drive
The average American car owner spends about $15,000 a year on their vehicle, according to a AAA analysis of Bureau of Labor statistics.
September 16, 2026
You Won’t See These Defunded Projects in Sean Duffy’s US DOT Reality Show
Trump’s Secretary of Transportation is boasting his successes online while communities plead for funding he revoked.
September 15, 2026
Tuesday’s Headlines Don’t Know What You Got ‘Til It’s Gone
What would you rather have — freeways or parks?
September 15, 2026
Monday’s Headlines Guzzle Less Gas
The Iran war is making gas expensive, and if drivers want it to be cheaper, they should drive less.
September 14, 2026
Where I’ve Been
How becoming a caregiver for a person with terminal illness changed the way I think about transportation reform.
September 14, 2026
I Care About E-Bike Safety 0.02 Percent of The Time
Click-bait media outlets would have you think we should drop everything and do something about the scary threat of battery-powered bicycles and battery-powered motorcycles. But are either the biggest threat that road users face?
September 11, 2026
Anyone Can Access Friday’s Headlines
Just putting a bike in someone's hands is the best way to get them to ride one.
September 11, 2026
