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How America’s ‘Soft Power’ is Shaping Mobility Around the World — And How Cities Like Tirana Are Resisting it
"The biggest infrastructure we had to fight to fix was the 10 centimeters between our ears — the mentality, the status symbol that the car brought. "
Tuesday’s Headlines Need to Get the Price Right
Democrats who want to prove policies like congestion pricing work for cities, come on down!
Monday’s Headlines Induce Demand
$37 billion from the 2021 federal infrastructure law has gone to states for building new highways and widening existing ones, a recent report finds – and it's canceling out record funding for transit in the same bill.
Should States Like Texas Be Allowed to Grade Their Own Highway Homework?
A carveout in federal law grants seven states authority to conduct their own environmental assessments on transportation projects. Texas abuses that power, advocates say.
Friday’s Headlines Follow That Robocab!
Wired writes about a day in the life a self-driving Waymo taxi, and more in today's headlines.
Friday Video: What if We Let Bike Haters on Social Media Plan Our Cities?
Spoiler: nothing good!
Talking Headways Podcast: City Tech with Rob Walker
Author Rob Walker on how technology has progressed transportation policy in the last decade.
One Hidden Reason Why Your State DOT Isn’t Building Protected Bike Lanes
"Proven safety countermeasures" might sound like a wonky engineering term, but it could hold the key to unlocking money to save lives.
Thursday’s Headlines Peek at What’s After Pete
The outgoing transportation secretary reflects on the Biden administration's legacy.
Opinion: Why I’m Hopeful About Vision Zero, Even Post-Election
"We all know that change is hard, especially at a time when the nation seems so divided. But keeping our loved ones safe is a universal goal."
