Stories by
Joel Rose
Correspondent, National Desk
As speed cameras spread to more states, so does the backlash from drivers
Joel Rose | Aug 14, 2026, 4:54 PM UTC
Millions of drivers across the country are encountering speed cameras for the first time, or will soon. Some don't like it, but advocates say there's clear evidence that cameras make roads safer.
The FAA wants to reboot the nation's airspace. This airline shows how it might workJoel Rose | Aug 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
DOT cranks up its campaign to strip bike lane references from federal websitesJoel Rose | Jul 23, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Bike lanes and speed cameras disappear from the DOT's list of proven safety measuresJoel Rose | Jul 16, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system
The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.
Joel Rose, Cynthia Abrams | Jul 1, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The price of jet fuel is falling, but don't expect airfares to follow any time soon
The average price of jet fuel has fallen to its lowest level since the beginning of the war with Iran. But aviation experts say the cost of airfare is likely to stay high, at least for now.
Joel Rose | Jun 18, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

The NTSB tries to keep cockpit audio recordings private. AI is making that harder
The National Transportation Safety Board temporarily pulled its docket system offline after digital images were used to reconstruct cockpit voice recordings of the pilots in a recent crash.
Joel Rose | May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Inside ATL: how Delta juggles 100,000 bags a day at the world's busiest airport
On a busy day, Delta Air Lines handles more than 100,000 bags at its Atlanta hub. NPR got a rare look behind the scenes at how the airline is using AI to improve baggage-handling operations.
Joel Rose | May 26, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

NTSB hearing will probe cause of fiery UPS jet crash that killed 15 in Louisville
The nation's top safety investigators will launch a two-day hearing beginning Tuesday into what caused a UPS cargo plane to crash shortly after takeoff in Louisville last year, killing 15 people.
Joel Rose | May 19, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC

