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A.K. Streeter provides the scoop on a new four-lane superhighway solely for bicycles planned for the south of Sweden.

Governor Paul Lepage of Maine has banned the use of LEED certification in state buildings. Lloyd Alter at Treehugger says it's all about the timber industry.

Arguing against a regional transportation tax, the Georgia Tea Party says that we shouldn't build any more light rail because terrorists might see it as an attractive target.

Cargohopper is a transportation system in Utrecht, the fourth largest Dutch city, that aims to replace freight trucks entering the city core. Electric trucks powered by solar panels take cargo from freight trucks to retailers in the city.

A new report from the American Public Transit Association shows how transit riders are saving a bundle in comparison with car commuters, particularly when you factor in the rising cost of gasoline.

An Australian report finds that suburbs in Australia may be on the path to slum status if the country's oil addiction is not resisted.

People who live in walkable neighborhoods watch less TV, participate in more local organizations, and trust their neighbors more according to a new report from the University of New Hampshire.

A new Canadian study indicates that young people in the U.S. and Canada are trending away from owning their own homes and towards renting apartments.

A new interactive map shows wear-and-tear on city roads, color-coding where work needs to be done and where smooth rides can be found.

A new bus rapid transit project has begun construction in Amman, Jordan -- a first for the country.

A Portland study shows that bicyclists feel 50% safer when biking in a solid blue bike lane rather than just the classic dotted line. Could color make that much of a difference?

Described as being the biggest corruption scandal in Israel's history, the Holyland Park scandal highlights the need for tighter regulation of land use planning in Israel. But with the Prime Minister's support for deregulation, reform looks unlikely.

There are more extreme commuters (a minimum of 1.5 hrs round trip) than ever, with a 95% increase since 1990, says Michael Graham Richard at Treehugger.

Treehugger lists five of the coming innovations that experts expect to revolutionize urban bicycling.

A Welsh company is using ground-up plastic remnants to create a building material sturdy enough for housing.

Treehugger takes a look at the new bus rapid transit system in Johannesburg, South Africa, and explores some of the controversy and tension that surrounds it.

The abandoned infrastructure for an inner-city rail project in Lima, Peru, has been adapted into a playful amusement park.

The Obama administration has cancelled two Federal programs - Save America's Treasures and Preserve America - that were responsible for the restoration of nearly 900 historic structures over the past 10 years.

This post from Treehugger looks at 6 cities that could potentially go car-lite or car-free.

Treehugger has a look at the best and worst transportation technology of 2009, from solar planes to bike highways.