EconomyNews
California Can’t Convince Drivers to Trade in Clunkers for Cash
California is paying drivers to get their air-polluting cars off the road—and will throw in some cash to get a newer, more fuel-efficient model. But… Read More
LawNews
Florida Supreme Court Rules Against Red-Light Cameras
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Opponents of red-light cameras just got a little help from some new friends—the Florida Supreme Court. But they shouldn’t get too excited. The high… Read More
EconomyNews
3 Major U.S. Airlines Fight to Cancel Cheaper International Travel
A measure aimed at grounding an upstart airline offering affordable fares for transcontinental travel appears headed for a vote in the House of Representatives. The… Read More
EconomyNews
Virginia DMV Attempts to Shutter Ridesharing Companies Uber, Lyft
Just when you thought you couldn’t despise the Department of Motor Vehicles any more, Virginia’s DMV decided to wage war against popular passenger carrier companies… Read More
EconomyNews
Speed Cameras Make a Comeback in New Mexico’s Capital
SANTA FE, N.M.—A lot of people just don’t like traffic cameras. Two years ago, a 65-year-old Santa Fe man received the nickname “Speedcam Commando” after… Read More
EconomyNews
Seeing Green, Local Governments Rebuff Efforts to Turn Off Red Light Cameras
Red light cameras have generated millions in revenue for towns and cities across the country, but they’ve brought plenty of controversy, too. More than 500… Read More
Upstart Airline Creates Turbulence for Big U.S. Carriers, Union Leaders
An upstart transcontinental airline says it’s making headway with lower costs for passengers and higher pay for workers, but its business model put it on… Read More
Happy Birthday, Amtrak! Here Are Your Presents. Love, The Taxpayers.
Amtrak, the federally subsidized passenger rail service, made headlines in recent months after an Inspector General report said it offered $428,000 worth of free wine,… Read More
Steering Transportation Policy: Empower People and the States, Not Washington
Alfonse D’Amato, a long-time former Republican Senator from New York, reveled in his nickname: Senator Pothole. “It means you’re attentive and you’re there and available,”… Read More
Ryan Budget’s Transportation Takeaway: Give States More Flexibility and Control
Why does House Budget Committee chairman Paul Ryan’s (R–WI) budget proposal matter to you? Because it would empower citizens and state and local governments, not… Read More
