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Tuesday’s Headlines Need to Slim Down

"Rolling SUV fatsos" should be heavily taxed so North American cities become more like Paris, with its tiny cars and human-powered delivery vehicles, according to The Globe and Mail.

September 12, 2023

Opinion: Fights Over Fare Evasion Are Missing the Point

"To be clear, I'm not advocating for gate jumping. But I am advocating that we direct our attention to what truly matters." 

September 12, 2023

Monday’s Headlines Are Roadkill

Possums squished under tires aren't the only victims of car-related violence. Pollution kills wildlife as well, and roads even prevent some species from mating.

September 11, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Are Slower Than a Speeding Bullet

Unlike Superman, Amtrak's new high-speed trains will be limited to medium speeds because of the antiquated tracks they're rolling on.

September 8, 2023

Thursday’s Headlines Are Burned Out

Travel to and from Burning Man accounted for most of its 100,000-ton carbon footprint. Not to mention all the bikes left behind.

September 7, 2023

Study: Some Paint-Only Bike Lanes May Increase Crashes

Sharrows and paint don't make anyone feel safe. But are they really worse than nothing at all?

September 7, 2023

Wednesday’s Headlines Are Through With Drive-Throughs

And what if government regulators took car crashes as seriously as they took plane crashes? Plus other news.

September 6, 2023

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Back to Laboring

Hope you enjoyed your long weekend! U.S. high-speed rail is having a moment, Henry Grabar on the spreading anti-parking movement and more in today's headlines.

September 5, 2023

Which Car-Cutting Strategies Really Work — And Which Ones Will We Accept?

A new study explores what it really takes to cut VMT, and how communities can craft effective plans to transition out of car dependency.

September 5, 2023

Friday’s Headlines Do the Electric Slide

Cities and counties want to electrify their bus fleets, and federal funds are available to do so, but the private sector just can't seem to keep up with demand.

September 1, 2023