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Op-Ed: Amtrak Isn’t Profitable — And That’s Okay
"As a for-profit company, Amtrak fails ... spectacularly. As a government agency, created half a century ago to carry out a public purpose recognized in law and in Supreme Court rulings, it is a spectacular success worth celebrating, supporting, and bu...
Jim Mathews
February 10, 2025
Video: It’s Been a Week! Take A Breath And Watch People Bike In Utrecht
Take a break, regulate yourself, and get back to fighting for a better future for transportation in America.
February 6, 2025
Talking Headway Podcast: 20 is Plenty in Wales
Welsh MP Lee Waters and the University of Sydney's Dr. Jennifer Kent on how Wales passed a national 20 mph speed limit.
February 6, 2025
Who is Trump’s FTA Pick Marc Molinaro — And Will He Kill Congestion Pricing?
If confirmed, Trump FTA pick Marc Molinaro can do a lot to gum up funding for mass transit across the country. Here's a look at his record.
February 5, 2025
This City Is Turning Bikes into Data-Collection Devices to Support More Bike Lanes
A recent high-tech pilot is helping one Michigan city make the case for low-tech safety technology that saves lives and gets people in the saddle.
February 5, 2025
Trump Turns Firehose of Disinformation on California High-Speed Rail
New administration, same BS.
The post Trump Turns Firehose of Disinformation on California High-Speed Rail appeared first on Streetsblog California.
February 5, 2025
Op-Ed: Reviewing America’s First (and Last?) Federal ‘Reconnecting Communities’ Pilot
The Biden administration exhausted the funds of the first-in-the-nation Reconnecting Communities program before they left office. But how did they spend the money — and what can we learn about how to do better next time, if advocates ever get another b...
Joe Harrington
February 4, 2025
This Automaker Is Attacking Sustainable Transportation Even More Than You Think
The world's largest automaker has been ramping up spending to put climate change deniers in Congress, and crushing support for all kinds of sustainable modes in the process.
February 3, 2025
Op-Ed: How Transit Agencies Are Tackling America’s Public Bathroom Crisis
Lack of public restrooms can be a barrier to using transit — and a devastating problem for those who have no choice but to ride. This company is trying to solve the problem.
Fletcher Wilson
February 3, 2025
Call to Action: Stop San Mateo from Removing Bike Lanes
Is Ontario's Doug Ford now setting policy on the Peninsula?
February 3, 2025
