U.S. Freight Customers Increasingly Taxed by Higher Rail Rates
Policymakers should promote competition to combat a rise in real rates paid by rail shippers since 2000.
What President Trump’s Infrastructure Agenda Gets Wrong
The Administration’s goal of “streamlining” infrastructure review is fundamentally misguided.
Who Holds the Keys to Rental Housing Data?
New York City ordinance that would regulate online home-sharing platforms hits a red light in federal court.
Putting the Brakes on Crude Oil Train Regulation
Experts say rescission of brake regulation could create serious safety risks.
The Rise of Electric Scooter Regulations
U.S. cities grapple with the regulatory challenges posed by electric scooter sharing programs.
Federalism “Collisions” in Energy Policy
Differences between federal and state energy regulations will likely require judicial intervention.
Nuclear Energy at the Forefront of States’ Clean Energy Policies
Expert argues that courts should not strike down state programs that subsidize nuclear power plants.
Getting Railroads to Regulate Sleep Disorders
Transportation safety agency and senators push for regulations combatting sleep apnea in rail employees.
Current Economic Regulatory Framework Works for Freight Rail Customers
The STB is considering proposals that would hurt the successfully managed freight rail industry.
To Solve the Next Foreclosure Crisis, Look to Sacramento
California was more effective than the federal government at preventing foreclosures during the Great Recession.
Building for Disaster
Data show that more stringent building codes deliver benefits greatly exceeding their costs.
How Machine Learning Can Improve Public Sector Services
Experts explain how algorithms can aid government health and welfare work.