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Canada's new federal budget allocates $500 million for public transit and makes a "permanent" commitment to allocating a portion of the gas tax to municipalities for infrastructure-related spending. But is it enough?

The Transit Riders' Union of Edmonton has challenged city councilors in Edmonton, Alberta to give up their private vehicles. Four councilors will rely exclusively on public transit for the next week.

The 20-year plan proposes an airport rail link, extensions to the transit system and the bicycle network, new streetcar lines, and tolls on major highways and bridge links to the island. City council will vote on this plan in the fall.

A researcher has cited the preponderance of luxury amenities in cars as decreasing the amount of carpoolers and making it easier for drivers to "adapt" to and accept gridlock.

Tofino, a resort community on the west coast of Vancouver Island, is experiencing a severe water shortage due to its rapid development.

The city, which has gained attention for its downtown development strategies, is getting a new planning boss.

'Projet Montréal', is a new municipal political party founded in November, 2004, and based on sustainability.

Architects crown Taipei 101 the world's tallest building.

Canadian cities are lobbying for a new relationship with the federal government.

Canada's largest public housing project is about to be razed and rebuilt, with significant input from its residents.

Artists and authors from across the country share their vision of the future for Canada's cities.

General Motors is abandoning the EV1 electric vehicle.

Panel recommends giving part of gasoline tax to urban transit systems in Canadian cities. "