The Interchange

U.S. residents living in walkable neighborhoods are the focus, with attention to how proximity to daily needs, sidewalks, transit access, and human‑scale street design shape everyday mobility and safety. Differences across cities, suburbs, and rural areas highlight equity, affordability, health, and climate implications tied to land use, zoning, and infrastructure investments that determine whether daily trips can be made on foot or require driving.

Tesla considers a safer exterior door‑handle design amid NHTSA scrutiny of current hardware. Potential changes aim to improve reliability and egress in crashes and emergencies while aligning with federal safety expectations across existing and future models.

A South Dakota soybean processing plant is positioned to expand feedstocks for biodiesel and renewable diesel, strengthening energy and transport supply chains. Increased crushing capacity supports farm markets, adds regional jobs and investment, and broadens low‑carbon fuel availability for trucking and other fleets.

Lyft begins testing a rider‑transparency feature that shows drivers information on tipping history and pickup timeliness. The pilot seeks to influence behavior and service quality, with potential effects on ride acceptance, wait times, and marketplace dynamics.