America is Setting Micromobility Records — But That Boom Could Go Bust Without Public Funding
Shared bike and scooter trips soared 20 percent in a single year. So why are so many U.S. systems shutting down — and what will it take to keep the revolution rolling?
Opinion: Is Kamala Harris ‘The Climate President We’ve Been Waiting For’?
Kamala Harris fought hard for a better transportation plan in the San Diego region despite big political risks. If elected president, will she do the same for the country?
Get on the bus! Advocates Urge Mayor Johnson to Save Chicago Greyhound Terminal
According to the letter, rehabbing the station would cost less that $40M, a small fraction of the price tag of many other local transportation projects.
This week's headlines
Wednesday’s Headlines Are in a Good Place
How should we react to public indifference about the danger cars pose to society? Perhaps a sitcom has something to teach us.
Tuesday’s Headlines Are Running Hard
More political news: Today's top stories delve into Kamala Harris' record on climate change and Republicans' plans for the Trump administration if he returns to power.
Monday’s Headlines Switch Tracks
President Joe Biden dropped out of the race Sunday and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. So what does this mean for transportation?
Friday’s Headlines Go Back to the Future
If you liked the first Trump administration's transportation policies, you're going to love the second Trump administration's transportation policies.
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State DOTs Could Fuel a Resurgence in Intercity Bus Travel
Private equity firms are killing off intercity bus companies. Will public agencies fill in the gaps?
Podcast: GOP’s ‘Project 2025’ is ‘Based on a Lot of Ignorance’
What does Transportation for America's Beth Osborne think of the transportation portion of the Heritage Foundation's playbook for a Trump presidency?
What a Surprise! Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Helps Rich Suburban Drivers
Gov. Hochul's "little guys" certainly have big wallets. Meanwhile, the rest of us suffer with declining subway service and buses that are slower than walking. Thanks, Kathy.
Philadelphia Demands More Than ‘Flex-Post’ Protected Bike Lanes After Motorist Kills Cyclist
Pediatric oncologist Barbara Friedes was struck while biking on a "protected" path. Now, advocates are arguing that flex posts should be replaced with something far better.
Advocates Share What It Takes to Fight Highway Expansions in Court
What does it take to sue your state DOT? Time, money, the right partners, and a little creativity, a recent survey of activists found.
Friday Video: Paris Does it Again
Come for the bike-friendly streets, but stay for adopt-a-tree program and all the car-free school roadways.
Talking Headways Podcast: IrrePLACEable
Kevin Kelley on his book Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together, and the future of downtowns.
This Heat Wave is a Car Dependency Problem
Our quickly warming planet has a unique impact on people who don't or can't drive — and we need policy action to protect their health.
A Hillbilly Elegy for Thursday’s Headlines
Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee for vice president, supports more federal subsidies for giant, deadly, gas-guzzling trucks and SUVs.
We Need to Stop Killing People On Our Roads; a New ‘Bikes Belong’ Campaign Could Help
A ground-breaking campaign in the 90s helped deliver the federal money America needed to fund active transportation infrastructure. Is it time to re-laucnch it?
