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Opinion: Why I’m Hopeful About Vision Zero, Even Post-Election
12:01am By Leah Shahum
"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."

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Thursday’s Headlines Peek at What’s After Pete
12:01am By Blake Aued
The outgoing transportation secretary reflects on the Biden administration's legacy.

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Wednesday’s Headlines Stop Being Polite and Start Getting Real
Wed 1:56am By Blake Aued
A new transportation secretary, successful transit referenda, and more in today's headlines.

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Everything You Need to Know About Trump’s Would-Be US DOT Secretary Sean Duffy
Wed 12:04am By Kea Wilson
Former Fox News host, congressman, reality TV star and competitive lumberjack Sean Duffy has said he wants to "take an ax" to Washington. Will non-automotive modes get the chop, too?

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I Tried to Hate-Ride a Waymo. Turns Out, I Loved It
Wed 12:01am By Anna Zivarts
And therein lies the problem with the autonomous vehicle revolution.

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‘Stars On Cars’ Rating System Will Finally Grade How Safe Vehicles Are For People Their Drivers Hit
Tue 3:00pm By Gersh Kuntzman
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has finally changed the nation's consumer safety rating system for new automobiles to accommodate vulnerable road users.

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The Emissions Data GOP Pols Don’t Want Americans To See
Tue 12:04am By Kea Wilson
Dozens of red states sued to stop the release of their state transportation emissions data. A new report gives a glimpse into what they were trying to hide.

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Three Ways To Reimagine Streets for Kids
Tue 12:01am By Emily Stutts
A Brooklyn school teacher took a trip abroad to see how cities are rethinking streets for students — and took some great ideas home as a souvenir.

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Tuesday’s Headlines Remember
Tue 12:01am By Blake Aued
In cities all over the country, people gathered on Sunday to remember the thousands of people who've been killed in car crashes.

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What Happens When Cities Drop Speed Limits to 25
Mon 6:58pm By John Greenfield
Spoiler: pedestrian deaths plummet.

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