Thursday’s Headlines Have Allergies
Mar 16, 2023, 4:00 am By Blake AuedFour of the 15 most congested stretches of highway in the U.S. are in Atlanta, with three in Los…‘Secretary Pete Can’t Save You’: FHWA OKs Houston Highway Expansion After Pause
Mar 15, 2023, 4:01 am By Kea WilsonOne of America’s most infamous highway expansion projects is steamrolling ahead after a civil…Wednesday’s Headlines Are Getting in Shape
Mar 15, 2023, 4:00 am By Blake AuedPeople are more likely to exercise if they have access to safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure.…Legislation Aims to Take the Measure of Traffic Impacts From App-Based Delivery Services
Mar 15, 2023, 3:50 am By Christian MilNeilBoston’s regional planning agency is sounding alarms that app-based delivery services like…NYC Scraps Airport Monorail for Thrilling New Tech — The Bus!
Mar 14, 2023, 4:01 am By Dave ColonLet’s hear it for the bus. Gov. Hochul and the Port Authority finally put the kibosh on the…Study: Cognitive Screenings for Aging Drivers Cut Some Crashes — But They Have a Disturbing Downside
Mar 14, 2023, 4:01 am By Kea WilsonSimply taking away the licenses of older drivers who show signs of dementia without addressing the…Interview: What Does It Take To Start Your Own Bikeshare?
Mar 14, 2023, 4:01 am By Kea WilsonThe YoGo bikeshare team (Ronnell Elkins, far left). Photo: YoGo Most bikeshare rides taken on U.S.…Tuesday’s Headlines Are Riding on Three Wheels
Mar 14, 2023, 4:00 am By Blake AuedSuburban boomers who built the United States’ car-centric environment are turning to e-trikes to…Stop the Spin: How to Spot Nine Types of Auto-Industry Disinformation
Mar 13, 2023, 4:01 am By Kea WilsonCorporate disinformation has played a key role in creating America’s deadly transportation culture…Monday’s Headlines Delve Into Biden’s Budget
Mar 13, 2023, 4:00 am By Blake AuedPresident Biden’s proposed 2024 budget includes $4.4 billion for 18 transit projects in 11 states,…It’s getting real: Biden budget proposal earmarks $350M for $3.6B south Red Line extension
Mar 10, 2023, 8:47 pm By John GreenfieldOn December 14 the Chicago City Council approved the controversial transit tax-increment financing…Are Texas Transportation Commissioners’ Investments in Auto and Oil Fueling Highway Addiction?
Mar 10, 2023, 5:01 am By Amal AhmedWhen the I-45 expansion in Houston is finished, the highway that funnels suburban commuters to…Friday’s Headlines Are Blinded by the Light
Mar 10, 2023, 5:00 am By Blake AuedBlinding headlights are just another reason why tall SUVs and pickup trucks are so dangerous…Talking Headways Podcast: A Miami-Dade Voice for Bus Rapid Transit
Mar 9, 2023, 4:04 pm By Jeff WoodThis week on the podcast we are back at last fall’s Rail~Volution conference. We chat with…Thursday’s Headlines Paved Paradise
Mar 9, 2023, 5:00 am By Blake AuedIn the U.S. there are seven parking spaces for every car, and paved-over cities are rethinking their…Are Bright SUV Headlights Making US Roads Less Safe?
Mar 8, 2023, 3:42 pm By Kea WilsonBlindspots the size of a pre-school classroom. Hulking curb weights. Tall, aggressive hoods that…NYC Pol Wants Feds to Rein in Faulty Lithium-Ion Batteries
Mar 8, 2023, 5:01 am By Julianne CubaThe federal government must establish safety standards for lithium-ion batteries and even use its…Wednesday’s Headlines Pull the Cord
Mar 8, 2023, 5:00 am By Blake AuedAs transit agencies cut bus stops to speed up service, many riders don’t know they can request a…Rest In Peace, ‘Fix-it-First’: Biden Caves to GOP Highway Expansion Obsession
Mar 7, 2023, 5:01 am By Gabriel BaumgaertnerThe Biden administration has caved to GOP pressure and will no longer push states to repair existing…What Did Denverites Do With All Those Free E-Bikes? (Answer: Not Drive So Much)
Mar 7, 2023, 5:01 am By Kea WilsonDenver’s decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is…
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