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Bicycle Superhighway to be Built

A.K. Streeter provides the scoop on a new four-lane superhighway solely for bicycles planned for the south of Sweden.
19 January 2012 - 7:00am
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Maine Nixes LEED Certification for State Buildings

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.
21 December 2011 - 10:00am
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Tea Party Rejects Light Rail Because of Potential Terrorism

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.
15 September 2011 - 12:00pm
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'Truck Train' Cuts out Freight Trucks in a Dutch City's Core

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.
7 September 2011 - 10:00am
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Transit is a Bargain, Thanks to Skyrocketing Gas Prices

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.
7 March 2011 - 6:00am
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Future Slums May Be Suburbs of Today

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.
16 February 2011 - 11:00am
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The Social Benefits of Walkability

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.
27 December 2010 - 6:00am
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New Study Says Young People Want Apartments, Not Houses

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.
26 October 2010 - 7:00am
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Interactive Map Documents Road Quality

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.
25 August 2010 - 6:00am
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BRT On the Way to Jordan

A new bus rapid transit project has begun construction in Amman, Jordan -- a first for the country.
26 July 2010 - 1:00pm
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Can Color Make Bike Lanes Safer?

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?
3 July 2010 - 11:00am
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Real Estate Scandal and Planning Reform in Jerusalem

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.
26 April 2010 - 5:00am
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Extreme Commuting Still Commonplace

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.
7 April 2010 - 10:00am
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The Future of the Urban Biking Experience

Treehugger lists five of the coming innovations that experts expect to revolutionize urban bicycling.
7 April 2010 - 7:00am
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House of Garbage

A Welsh company is using ground-up plastic remnants to create a building material sturdy enough for housing.
21 March 2010 - 1:00pm
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Johannesburg's BRT Controversy Underscores Class Issues

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.
2 March 2010 - 10:00am
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Abandoned Train Infrastructure Becomes Amusement Park

The abandoned infrastructure for an inner-city rail project in Lima, Peru, has been adapted into a playful amusement park.
18 February 2010 - 8:00am
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Historic Preservation Programs Nixed By Obama

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.
11 February 2010 - 7:00am
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Cities With Car-Free Potential

This post from Treehugger looks at 6 cities that could potentially go car-lite or car-free.
27 January 2010 - 12:00pm
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2009 in Trains, Planes, Boats, Bikes, and More

Treehugger has a look at the best and worst transportation technology of 2009, from solar planes to bike highways.
26 December 2009 - 7:00am
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