The Institute for Transport Policy Studies (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Director: Shin Takahashi) will release the July issue of its specialized transportation research journal, "Unso to Keizai," on July 7, 2026 (Tue). The special feature theme is "The Current State of US Transportation - Approaching the 250th Anniversary of its Founding." This year marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the American Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. For the first time in 12 years, "Unso to Keizai" is dedicating a special issue to the United States. The special feature examines transportation conditions, including public works by the two major parties, the macroeconomy, and cutting-edge mobility represented by autonomous taxis, as well as aviation and inland waterways, alongside various keywords describing American society such as "deaths of despair," "division," and "immigration." This issue aims to deepen understanding of the changes in American society and transportation, and by looking towards the future, it serves as an opportunity to consider what implications these may hold for Japanese transportation. Cover of "Unso to Keizai" July 2026 / Photos: Jun Kaida/PIXTA, Dogora Sun/PIXTA, Gabriele Maltinti Photography/PIXTA, gandhi/ PIXTA, iStock.com/BardoczPeter, photolibrary/yukiastheair, napitomo/photoAC In the latter half of the journal, there are also serialized sections by a diverse range of contributors. Covering genres such as railway history, overseas case studies, literature, and economics, we recommend reading from whichever section interests you most. Available for purchase on our institute's website and on Amazon. About "Unso to Keizai": https://www.itej.or.jp/unkei Official X (formerly Twitter) for "Unso to Keizai": https://x.com/ITEJ_unyukeizai [Special Feature] Division and Confrontation in America: Impact on Transportation Policy This special feature consists of a color frontispiece, an "Editor's Note" by the editorial committee members in charge, a "Spec