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Thursday’s Headlines Pick Up the Slack

Now that Donald Trump is back in office, it's up to state and local governments to fund walking, biking and transit projects, according to Fast Company.

January 30, 2025

Everything You Need to Know About Keeping Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe In Your State, in One Document

Every state legally has to complete a report that shows exactly how it plans to get safer for people on foot and bike — but some do it better than others. A new report breaks down how they could all step up their game.

January 29, 2025

Starbucks is No Longer ‘America’s Bathroom.’ It Never Should Have Been.

Providing public restrooms used to be a basic public responsibility. In the U.S., they're an increasingly rare commodity.

January 29, 2025

Wednesday’s Headlines Backlash Has Begun

The Sean Duffy era has arrived at the DOT, although more Trump executive order chaos nearly threw a last-minute wrench into his confirmation.

January 29, 2025

The Deadly Cost of Unplowed Sidewalks in Winter

A mother was killed and her toddler critically injured when an icy sidewalk forced them into the street — and into the path of a driver. Some say better policy could have prevented the tragedy.

January 28, 2025

Tuesday’s Headlines Want More Amtrak

Another 23,000 miles of intercity rail? Yes, please! Fast Company reports on a new study suggesting Amtrak expansion.

January 28, 2025

A Child Went For a Walk on a Rural Highway Alone. His Mom Got Arrested For It.

Should parents — or the state? — be liable when their children walk on dangerous roads?

January 27, 2025

Monday’s Headlines Smooth the Way

Sean Duffy, President Trump's nominee to head the U.S. DOT, breezed through Senate hearings.

January 27, 2025

Friday’s Headlines Quit the Space Race

Money for Acela, the D.C. Metro and other transit systems could have been spent on a moon base instead. Get a history lesson in today's headlines.

January 24, 2025

Friday Video: Why Bad Drivers Are Everywhere

U.S. roads all but guarantee that U.S. drivers will do dangerous things. But how did we get here — and how do we fix it?

January 24, 2025