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Friday’s Headlines Fight for Our Rights
Uber and Lyft are joining forces with other companies to make the entire economy a gig economy. Plus, a new documentary about our deadly streets.
August 19, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Are Still Unsure
How good of a deal is the new climate law, anyway? Not very, say advocates representing marginalized groups.
August 18, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Are Signed, Sealed, Delivered
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law on Tuesday, committing hundreds of billions toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
August 17, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Need a Boost
Many transit agencies will be facing a crisis if farebox revenue doesn't recover before federal stimulus funds run out. Plus, supply chain problems are causing a backlog of electric bus orders.
August 16, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Have Big Plans
Lots of good stuff in a new American Planning Association transportation report. Plus, critics might be underrating Democrats' climate bill, although there's more left to be done.
August 15, 2022
Friday’s Headlines Are About Elon-ed Out
The Tesla CEO's been making headlines lately for his hyperloop boondoggle, which he may or may not have proposed just to block high-speed rail.
August 12, 2022
Thursday’s Headlines Want Their E-Bike Tax Refund
There's still a chance, even though the climate bill's authors ditched e-bike tax credits for EV tax credits that leave electric cars still out of reach financially.
August 11, 2022
Wednesday’s Headlines Get Onboard Amtrak
The national rail service is well on its way to recovery. Plus, how to revive big-city transit and undo damage from urban freeways.
August 10, 2022
Tuesday’s Headlines Aren’t Filling ‘Er Up
Drivers are responding to high gas prices by buying less gas. Plus, the climate bill has money for demolishing urban freeways.
August 9, 2022
Monday’s Headlines Got It Done
Miraculously, Senate Democrats held it together and passed a massive climate and health care bill that now heads to the House, then President Biden's desk.
August 8, 2022
