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Pete Buttigieg speaks on Dec. 16 after he was nominated to be transportation secretary by then-President-elect Joe Biden. Buttigieg faced a largely friendly reception at his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday.

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  • Politics

'Damn Refreshing': Mayor Pete Gets Friendly Reception At Senate Hearing

Transportation secretary nominee Pete Buttigieg made the case for climate action and infrastructure investments at his confirmation hearing. Most senators reacted warmly.

January 21, 2021
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By:
  • Camila Domonoske
Aircraft largely stayed on the ground in spring 2020, leading to a drop in greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Environment

Pandemic Causes Historic — But Fleeting— Drop In U.S. Climate Emissions

As Americans stayed home during the pandemic, cars and planes produced less heat-trapping emissions. But the effect is only temporary.

January 14, 2021
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By:
  • Lauren Sommer
A Greyhound bus driver wears a protective mask and gloves as he prepares to depart a station in San Antonio, Texas, on March 30. Bus companies are struggling amid the pandemic, cutting off travel options for lower-income Americans.

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  • Economy

Wheels Come Off For Bus Companies, Closing Down Travel Options For Poorer Americans

Demand for bus travel has dropped sharply during the pandemic, jeopardizing an industry that ordinarily serves many lower-income travelers.

December 23, 2020
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By:
  • Scott Horsley
John Morris, here in Bogotá, Colombia, has a website called Wheelchair Travel and hosts a travel podcast.

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  • Investigations

A New Rule Means Some People With Wheelchairs Can't Fly On American Airlines

A new policy from American Airlines, the largest airline in the United States, put a limit on the weight of a wheelchair. Now, many power wheelchairs are too heavy to fly on smaller regional jets.

November 02, 2020
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By:
  • Joseph Shapiro
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Trump's Visit To Atlanta Wednesday: Boost For GOP, Target For Dems

Ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to the Atlanta area on Wednesday, prominent Georgia Democrats have scheduled a news conference to "slam" what...

July 14, 2020
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By:
  • Donna Lowry
MARTA CEO Jeffrey Parker shakes hands with Stadler Rail CEO Martin Ritter. MARTA will purchase 254 new rail cars.

MARTA Commits More Than $600 Million To New Rail Cars

Metro Atlanta's transit authority approved on Thursday a $646 million contract to buy 254 rail cars. The agreement with Stadler Rail also has an option...

November 16, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Atlanta plans to triple existing bike lanes in the city.

Atlanta Mayor On Transportation: 'Change Is Difficult'

Whether you live in the city of Atlanta, commute to work there or only pass through occasionally, getting around Atlanta can be a hassle. Atlanta Mayor...

November 05, 2019
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By:
  • Rickey Bevington and
  • Sophia Saliby

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  • Economy

Amid Proposed MARTA Name Changes, A Look At The History And Cultural Importance Of 'Bankhead'

MARTA is considering renaming five train stations in Atlanta. It's an effort to keep up with changes in the city and to reflect surrounding...

July 10, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
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Georgia's Department of Transportation has started informing residents of its plan to add express lanes on the top end of 285 to help alleviate traffic.

GDOT's Plan To Solve Atlanta Traffic Issues Raises Concerns For Residents

You can’t talk about Atlanta without discussing its close relative, traffic. All it takes is one trip down I-75 or I-85 during rush hour to make you...

June 03, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell
A volunteer at Malachi's Storehouse arranges produce for the 150 people who visit each Wednesday to get groceries.

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  • Food

GPB's 'Full Plates' Series Wraps With Solutions On Food Deserts In Atlanta

This month, GPB launched its "Full Plates" series, looking at hunger in Georgia. One in six Georgians is food insecure, meaning they don't always know...

May 31, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell ,
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • and 1 more
Cargo At Port of Savannah

New Chair For Georgia Ports Authority

The Georgia Ports Authority has elected a new chairman. Augusta Construction company executive William D. McKnight will begin a term July 1.

May 28, 2019
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By:
  • Drew Dawson
Crossing highways near Cologne, Germany, taken from a hot air balloon.

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  • News

The Future Of Transportation Is... The Highway?

Eighteen miles of I-85 could be an on-ramp to the future. The Ray C. Anderson Memorial Highway, or The Ray, stretches from West Point to LaGrange....

March 11, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott

Atlanta City Council Adopts Plan To Improve Transportation

The Atlanta City Council adopted a transportation plan Monday night aimed at improving safety and mobility throughout the city.

December 05, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Heavy traffic on Interstate 75 moves slowly, Friday, Sept. 8, 2017, in Forrest Park, South of Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Metro Atlanta Transportation Gets Huge Boost

On this edition of Political Rewind, Governor Deal announces a first step to build new transit in metro Atlanta, a huge project along Georgia 400. Is...

June 20, 2018
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By:
  • Tom Faust
Southern Pedaler organizes city bike tours and pub crawls around Atlanta.

Southern Pedaler Makes Cycling A Party

May is National Bike Month . As Atlanta's only "pedal powered party," Southern Pedaler organizes group tours and pub crawls around midtown and downtown...

May 07, 2018
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  • Emily Bunker
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