Madeleine English The U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system is currently facing urgent issues, including staffing shortages, outdated infrastructure, and escalating safety risks. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and lawmakers are under immense pressure to modernize and legislate with clarity. This blog post explores the pressing legal landscape of ATC operations, examining the statutory framework, agency responsibilities, and pending legislative reforms. The FAA is a

Dr. James Marson & Dr. Katy Ferris Can the UK’s infrastructure keep pace with the rapid advance of autonomous and electric mobility? Our new article in the Transportation Law Journal explores how local authorities, funding gaps, and legal frameworks are shaping the country’s readiness for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles. [1]   Are Infrastructural Barriers Holding Back the UK’s Move to Electric and Autonomous Mobility? Despite the UK’s ambitious vision for a net-zero, tech-e

Olivia Widman The Front Range Pass enger Rail (FRPR) was initiated by Colorado Legislature to provide a passenger rail that connects the cities along the Front Range from Fort Collins to Pueblo, with plans to eventually span from Wyoming to New Mexico [1] . The goal is for the initial service to start in 2029 with have ten round trips daily at a speed of 79 mph by 2035. [2] The travel time estimate from Fort Collins to Pueblo will be just over three hours. [3] With 85% of Co

Courtney Iseman What are the metal cages welded to the front of trucks, and what is their purpose? Bull bars are inflexible metal cages affixed to the front of large cars, originally created to prevent auto body damage in vehicle collisions with wildlife. [1]  This post-production modification is not created or added by the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) of the vehicle. [2]   Rather, vehicle owners purchase the bars from third-party manufacturers who are not associate

Rachel Ware The world’s fascination with space began with humans looking up at the sky and wondering what lay above. Today, it has...

Ryan Michael Ryan dedicates this post to his grandfather, Robert E. Michael, as his inspiration for the article. Diesel engines power...

Jordan J. Foley   The views expressed in this article are those of the author alone and do not represent the official policy or position...

Callan Garber In recent years, Denver’s public transit service, or RTD, has struggled to increase ridership. [1]   Most riders cite...

Hayley Thomas Parking minimums are a staple in American land use legislation, with nearly all cities requiring parking minimums across...

Bernard S. Sharfman There has been a growing tide of sentiment against regulatory overreach.  This has culminated in President Trump’s...