Special Features
Wednesday’s Headlines Have It Made in the Shade
Cities should be designed to create more shade and reduce the heat island effect, according to a new book.
July 23, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Taking It to the Streets
Washington, D.C. might want to talk to Kansas City before giving up on its streetcar.
July 22, 2025
Honey, Monday’s Headlines Shrunk the DOT
Federal agencies that oversee transit grants and highway safety lost more than a quarter of their employees to a Trump administration buyout program.
July 21, 2025
Friday’s Headlines Take the Long Cut
Republicans couldn't repeal higher fuel efficiency standards, so instead they made it painless for automakers to ignore them.
July 18, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Reclaiming the Road
Ohio elected official and geographer David Prytherch on his new book, Reclaiming the Road: Mobility Justice Beyond Complete Streets.
July 17, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines Gouge Away
A House budget bill reverses the Biden administration's spending hikes for transit and passenger rail — cutting them below even what President Trump proposed.
July 17, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines Stick With What Works
Forget robotaxis. Just make the bus come frequently and on time.
July 16, 2025
Commentary: The French City of Lyon Shows How to Connect Communities Without Cars
An amazing 24/7 bike-ped-transit connection can be made for pennies on the dollar.
July 15, 2025
America’s Kids Deserve Better Than a Waymo Subscription
What do America's young people lose when they have to buy independence from a corporation that rents out driverless cars?
July 15, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Falling Fast Enough
Pedestrian deaths dropped by 4 percent last year, but remain well above pre-pandemic figures.
July 15, 2025
