Tag: Roads and Transportation

FEMA Guide: Mission, Programs, and Disaster Response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, known as FEMA, is the United States government's lead agency for handling domestic…

The Case for Investing in Public Transit

Public transportation moves nearly three million Americans daily, but its impact extends beyond getting people from point A…

Protected Bike Lanes: Safety Benefits, Design Challenges, and Real-World Results

Across the United States, city streets are undergoing a transformation. One of the most visible and debated elements…

When You Can Sue the Government

Hit a pothole that damages your car or slip on an icy sidewalk in front of a public…

Best States Ranked: Economy, Health, Education, and Quality of Life [2025]

The question "What is the best state?" sparks endless American debates. The truth is that the best state…

How NEPA Environmental Reviews Shape Federal Projects in Your Community

The National Environmental Policy Act may sound like bureaucratic jargon, but this 50+ year-old law gives ordinary Americans…

The Shrinking Middle Class: Government Data Reveals Five Decades of Economic Squeeze

The American middle class represents a promise of economic opportunity and comfortable life in exchange for hard work.…

How Remote Work Is Forcing Government to Update Outdated Laws

The traditional 9-to-5 office commute is disappearing. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a slow-moving trend into a full-scale revolution…

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

When President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law on July 26, 1990, he…

Are Toll Roads Fair? The Growing Debate Over Pay-to-Drive America

The idea of the "open road" is deeply woven into American identity. It represents freedom, mobility, and opportunity…

The Department of Commerce’s Role in the US Economy

The U.S. Department of Commerce operates under a simple mission: "to create the conditions for economic growth and…

A Guide to Government Tools for Fighting Economic Crashes

When stock markets collapse and unemployment rises, governments at every level must act fast. The tools they use…