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Friday’s Headlines Take Up Space

Car bloat leads to more congestion — just one more reason to bring back sedans and station wagons.

Thursday’s Headlines Flip the Script

Want to make the argument for congestion pricing to conservatives? Here are your talking points.

Wednesday’s Headlines Kei Your Car

Small trucks and vans that weight less than 1,500 pounds and get 40 miles per gallon exist in Japan, but they're hard to acquire in the U.S.

Tuesday’s Headlines Are Off Track

Amtrak's CEO resigned in an effort to protect the passenger rail system from the Trump administration, the AP reports.

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Survey: Americans Still Want Police To Cut Traffic Stops That Don’t Make Anyone Safer

Americans never lost their appetite for police reform in the traffic safety realm – and their leaders are starting to listen, a new study suggests.

Bike NY is Seeking to Build the Perfect E-Bike Subsidy Program for NYC

The bike advocacy group wants to make sure e-bikes are being incentivized in the places where they are most needed.

Amtrak CEO’s Ouster Makes the Grassroots Fight For Rail More Urgent

"For all of our sakes, let’s hope against hope that whoever sits in that seat next believes in the mission of a nationwide network of passenger-rail service."

Does the Media Help Create the Traffic Violence Crisis?

Which came first: the chicken (deadly driving) or the egg (a culture that normalizes it)?

It’s Time For State DOTs to Step Up and Do a Better Job

As federal support for active modes gets clawed back, state DOTs could play a more important role in America's transportation system — and a new report argues they need to innovate.

Monday’s Headlines Pedal Away

When you free yourself/ It's the chance of a lifetime

What’s Next for L.A.’s Groundbreaking Bike/Bus/Walk Law?

L.A. county is trying to get out of implementing a law that L.A. city passed with strong support.

Friday Video: Ride The Best Bike Tunnel In the World

Take a break from U.S. transportation news in one of Norway's most iconic biking hot spots.

Friday’s Headlines Fill ‘Er Up

As electric vehicles cut into gas tax revenue, it looks like raising gas taxes is a more viable option politically than taxing miles driven.

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