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.
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.
San Francisco Speed Cameras Finally go Live
It's been a long, hard battle.
This week's headlines
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.
Thursday’s Headlines Won’t Pay For Themselves
The idea that transportation infrastructure should pay for itself is a conservative one, until it isn't.
Wednesday’s Headlines Continue Resolving
There isn't much for transit in the continuing resolution Congress passed last week to fund the government for six months.
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Is the Overnight Train A Luxury or a Necessity?
Before the advent of the car in the 1960s, sleeper trains were America's primary method of long-distance transportation — but today, it's more often seen as a luxury. Is it time for that to change? With the recent fear of air traveling, is the time for a sleeper train's comeback?
Advocates Resist SF Transit Cuts
Is this a transit-first city? Or a cut-transit-first city?
‘A Direct Attack’: Top Dem on House Transport Committee Slams Trump’s Green Infrastructure Clawback
The Trump administration's attempts to claw back already-awarded grants for active transportation are on questionable legal footing, the top transportation Democrat says – and he won't stop fighting to save pedestrian and cyclist lives.
No Earmarks in Tuesday’s Headlines
The continuing resolution Congress passed last week cedes more power on transportation and other spending to the Trump administration.
Vandals Attack Great Highway Park
Echoing the national trend, a contingent of anti-Prop. K folks have decided to reject democratic process.
Op-Ed: Anti-Speeding Technology Could Have Saved My Son
A new Washington state bill could help end speeding. And similar bills are spreading across the country.
What Will ‘Safe Streets and Road For All’ Mean Under Sec. Duffy?
Last week, Secretary Duffy directed staff to start the process of clawing back millions in discretionary dollars for bike lanes. How will he spend it instead?
Monday’s Headlines Damn the Torpedoes
Full speed ahead, no matter how many people die.
Friday’s Headlines Turn Back the Clock
The Trump administration is undoing decades of progress on transportation emissions and safety — progress that many would argue was too modest to begin with.
Friday Video: Welcome to the War on ‘Woke’ Transportation
Overwhelmed by weeks of federal attacks on green and equitable transportation? Catch up with this explainer and plug in to the fight.