Op-Ed: Elon Musk Is Wrong About Amtrak
No, America should not privatize Amtrak "like China." But we could learn a thing or two from their rail success. (Spoiler: it's largely state-funded.)
This Company Wants to Electrify Bikes Faster Than Ever Before
For just $100 and a small monthly subscription, this company hopes to get the world on e-bikes — by leveraging the bikes they already have.
A better way to run a railroad: The transit reform opportunity
A combination of governance and operational reforms could deliver the transit system riders deserve.
This week's headlines
Monday’s Headlines Are Pro-Labor
Vox shows that building up transit at the expense of well-off drivers will ultimately benefit the working class.
Brother, Can Friday’s Headlines Spare a Dime?
Drivers only pay for about half the cost of roads, so why shouldn't they chip in for mass transit too? No mode really pays for itself.
Thursday’s Headlines Drill, Baby, Drill
The Trump administration is paving the way for oil and gas production on federal land, including national parks.
Wednesday’s Headlines Get Moving
Opponents often argue that congestion pricing is elitist, but it actually saves low-income commuters money.
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Four Easy Ways to Fight Back Against Trump’s Transit Attacks Right Now
Overwhelmed by the onslaught of bad federal transportation news? Here are four concrete ways you can start fighting back — and some tools to help you do it.
While Constituents Demand Safer Streets, Boston Is Removing Protective Barriers From New Bikeways
A City Hall spokesperson declined to say whether the removals are permanent, or only temporary.
This Data Proves that Speed Cameras Improve Safety
And here's how to make Chicago's program fairer, too.
Do Women and Caregivers Need More From The ‘Mobility Hub’?
It's one of the buzziest planning concepts around. So why is there so little research on how well "mobility hubs" work for women and caregivers?
Tuesday’s Headlines Talk About ‘Fight Club’
One environmentalist told the New York Times that the Trump administration's assault on climate change measures resembles the 1999 movie starring Brad Pitt.
Could the Comeback of the U.S. Pedestrian Mall Start on Bourbon St.?
A recent terror attack has reignited an old conversation about pedestrianizing an iconic street — and whether other U.S. communities should do it, too.
San Francisco is Opening a ‘Great Funway’ on a Former Highway
Four lanes of screaming traffic divided San Francisco's beach from the Outer Sunset. That's about to change for good.
Monday’s Headlines Were Caught on Tape
Eight states prohibit the use of speed cameras, and more could join them. The cameras work, but maybe banning them would encourage cities to focus on street design rather than enforcement.
How Trump’s Radical Remaking of Environmental Review Process Could Reshape Transportation
Is reforming NEPA just a handout to Big Highway?
Sean Duffy Makes Propaganda Film In Failed Attempt To Show Congestion Pricing Doesn’t Work
The Secretary is doubling down on the Trump administration's mistaken view that the toll is ineffective and a "cash grab" from "hard-working New Yorkers." Is it too much to ask that he clean off the camera lens?
