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Why Does Trump Wants To Punish Cities For Free Buses?

Hint: it's probably not to make anyone's transportation network better!

February 16, 2026

Monday is Presidents’ Day Edition

We'll be back on Tuesday tanned, rested and ready, but we did want to fill you in on some news you might have missed over the weekend.

February 16, 2026

Friday Headlines: 205 Million Reasons To Be Happy

Stopping New York's transportation goals is harder than it looks. Plus more news.

February 13, 2026

Talking Headways Podcast: Concrete Doesn’t Spend Money, People Do

Dr. Lawrence Frank shows how the decisions we make about the built environment are a symbol of why the world is so f'd up. A very special edition of Talking Headways.

February 12, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani Pitches Free Buses (Cheap!) Plus Other Transportation Needs on ‘Tin Cup’ Day

Mamdani gave his former colleagues in state government a glimpse of his thinking on transportation and city operations, and hopes they can send more cash his city's way.

February 12, 2026

Thursday Headlines: Is Your Tin Cup Full Edition

Tin Cup day for many mayors is basically like returning to your alma mater for alumni weekend, except you're asking them for money. And more news.

February 12, 2026

‘Everyone’s At Fault’: NYC Government Pointing Fingers Over Lowering Speed Limits

The mayor and the City Council are using the "art of deflection" to keep the status quo instead of lowering the speed limit to a safer 20 miles per hour.

February 12, 2026

More Troubles for Fly E-Bike: Feds Order Costly Moped Recall

Federal officials have ordered Fly E-Bike to recall all Fly 10 mopeds, the latest troubles for the micromobility company.

February 11, 2026

Wednesday Headlines: Bigger Fish To Fry Edition

Lawmakers think e-bike regulations could be necessary, but they are also not focused on it. And more news.

February 11, 2026

Safe Streets, Workers Rights, Crash Victims Targeted By Big Tech In Super Bowl Ads

Some Super Bowl commercials are ads. And some are warning shots.

February 10, 2026