Special Features
Monday’s Headlines Need Less Oil
E-bikes are a great alternative for short trips, and they're actually saving more fossil fuels that electric cars.
November 27, 2023
Friday’s Post-Turkey Headlines
Federal data says the number of people using shared bikes and e-scooters on Thanksgiving is rising.
November 24, 2023
Give Thanks for Thursday’s Bonus Headlines
We had a few leftovers, so consider these gravy.
November 23, 2023
Wednesday’s Headlines Don’t Want to Die for Dressing
The roads will be crowded and the drivers will be drunk for the next few days.
November 22, 2023
Fed Panel Wants to Confront the Role of Aggressive Auto Advertising in U.S. Road Deaths
A horrific car crash that killed nine has federal safety officials calling for systematic responses to traffic violence — including the aggressive car ads that may inspire motorists to hit the gas.
November 22, 2023
Tuesday’s Headlines Won’t Get Fooled Again
Robotaxis are just ride-hailing without the driver, and like ride-hailing, they'll most likely lead to more driving and more pollution, not less.
November 21, 2023
This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines; If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge
Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances. A new investigation explores the problems with this unconventional system.
November 21, 2023
Monday’s Headlines Care About Safety
Traffic safety is a priority for more than 90 percent of Americans, according to a recent poll, and most of those would even be willing to pay higher taxes to fund it.
November 20, 2023
‘World Day of Remembrance’: Let’s Banish ‘Windshield Bias’ and Talk About Car Crashes
A woman blamed for a crash that nearly killed her speaks out about terrible media coverage.
November 17, 2023
Friday’s Headlines Are Ready to Fight
Younger urban residents are banding together to fight freeway projects like the new Brent Spence Bridge in Cincinnati, just like their forebears.
November 17, 2023