This Philadelphia Council Member Wants To Stand Up to Trump By Investing in Mobility For the Poorest
We sat down with Council Member Nicolas O'Rourke to talk about how he wants to build on the city's Zero Fare pilot — and why prioritizing the poor is more essential now than ever.
Congestion Pricing Works in Small Metros, Too
The default pundit view is that New York City is the only place in the US where pricing makes sense because of the bountiful availability of buses and subways. A pricing experiment in Indiana and Kentucky, though, busts that myth entirely.
Sacramento Is the First in the Nation to Use Bus Mounted Camers/AI to Keep Bike Lanes Free of Cars
For now, motorists violating the bike lane will only receive warnings. On June 13, the warnings will end and tickets will be given.
This week's headlines
Wednesday’s Headlines Stay Safe
While politicians try to stoke fear about riding public transit, statistics show it's much safer than driving.
Tuesday’s Headlines Strike That, Reverse It
When it comes to transportation emissions and climate change, the Trump administration has so much time and so little to do.
Monday’s Headlines Get Pumped
Contrary to what President Trump says, gas remains expensive — another reason to walk, bike or take transit.
Friday’s Headlines Back the Bikes
Setting aside the fact that bike lanes don't make traffic worse, resisting bikelash on busy roads is essential to creating a useable network.
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U.S. DOT Sec. Sean Duffy Blackmails New York to End Congestion Pricing
The other shoe has dropped ... and the new deadline is May 21 or Sean Duffy will take his money bag and go home.
How Transportation Reformers Can Strategize for the Second Trump Administration
Advocates aren't backing down from the mission to make America more green and equitable — even if they're not always using those words.
EXCLUSIVE: Early Trump Memos Undermine Sean Duffy’s Argument Against Congestion Pricing
The feds did not question New York State's approach to congestion pricing in the first Trump administration, memos show.
Music City Meltown: Nashville Needs Transit-Oriented Development
The Tennessee capital needs better transit and zoning changes if it is going to prosper, a new report shows.
Does Driver’s Ed Really Make Roads Safer?
States like Georgia are taking a critical look at their drivers education programs — but some say the whole concept of driver's ed deserves scrutiny.
Friday Video: Ken Jennings Has a Web Series About Transit!
Jeopardy's host and most famous player is a big fan of the bus — and he's helping educate his fellow Washingtonians about why they should be, too.
Talking Headways Podcast: The Pacific Circuit
Alexis Madrigal connects containerization to globalization and its direct impacts on one Oakland neighborhood.
Thursday’s Headlines Wonder Why
Why are drivers killing so many pedestrians? Governing magazine has a number of familiar theories.
Is Private Capital Up to a Texas-Sized High Speed Rail Challenge Now That the Feds Have Pulled Out?
"We hope that Duffy’s announcement isn’t an ideologically driven decision to turn [Texas' critical high-speed rail project] over to the 'free market' and a prayer."
Wednesday’s Headlines Flash Their High Beams
Yes, headlights are getting brighter, and while it might help drivers see, for everyone else the glare can be blinding and dangerous.
