Mississippi
How Traffic Engineers Blame You for Their Profession’s Mistakes
Street design and land use are at the root cause of a lot of the traffic safety challenges we see across the country, said one urban planner.
December 16, 2022
Americans Are Poised to Drive Less In 2020
Americans don't usually make New Year's resolutions to drive their cars less, but it may be happening anyway.
January 2, 2020
Roll Tide! Amtrak to Return to Gulf Coast (If Alabama Helps)
It's one of the few Amtrak projects that Republicans support, citing its potential for economic development in the region and for making it easier for tourists and business leaders to get around.
June 12, 2019
The Real Reason Roads Are In Bad Shape
States don't lack money for road maintenance. They just spend it on expensive new projects — ribbon cuttings! — instead.
May 15, 2019
Walking and Biking are Hurt by Lack of National Leadership: Report
Biking and walking have leveled off and are becoming more dangerous. The federal government and states aren't doing enough.
February 11, 2019
For Children New to Obamacare, Transportation May Be a Barrier
As more provisions of the Affordable Care Act take effect, children across America whose access to health care has been limited by lack of insurance stand to benefit. But transportation to medical appointments could be a major obstacle that will reduce the impact of Obamacare, according to a letter from children's health experts printed this month in the Journal of the American Medical Association this month.
February 27, 2014
Cardin-Cochran Amendment Would Boost Local Control of Bike-Ped Funding
We mentioned it briefly last week, but the amendment to the Senate transportation bill from Maryland Democrat Ben Cardin and Mississippi Republican Thad Cochran is a critical one to track. The amendment would give local governments, rather than state DOTs, access to most federal bike-ped funding.
February 14, 2012