As Trump Targets DEI, Transportation Law Requires Him To Put It First
Federal transportation law requires grants in "underserved communities." But what will that term mean during the Trump era?
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.
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.
This week's headlines
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.
Thursday’s Headlines Wonder Why
Why are drivers killing so many pedestrians? Governing magazine has a number of familiar theories.
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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.
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.
Map Quest: Meet NYC’s Most Dangerous Drivers
A map of the city's most reckless drivers shows how prolific the problem of super-scofflaws is in the five boroughs.
Study: Covid May Make Sick Drivers Worse Behind the Wheel
As evidence mounts that Covid affects our brains, one study suggests it could also affect our ability to drive safely.
How Relicensing Practices at the DMV Can Be Deadly
Nearly 40% of the drivers charged with vehicular manslaughter in California since 2019 have a valid license. Does something need to change at the DMV?
In a ‘Tough-On-Crime’ Nation, Why Do We Go Easy On Drivers?
Why do we treat car crime so differently from other forms of law-breaking — and who benefits?
How to Build a Better Sustainable Transportation Pilot
Pop-up projects and trial runs can build support for new street safety ideas and new alternatives to driving — or they can turn the public against a project before it even gets off the ground. A new study outlined how to avoid the most common pilot pitfalls.
Tuesday’s Headlines Ship Carbon Restrictions
The International Maritime Organization agreed to the first-ever global tax on carbon emissions. The U.S. is not participating, of course.
