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Debating the Merits of Hydrogen and Batteries for Buses

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California to Study a Ban on Sales of Cars with Internal Combustion Engines

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Orange County Streetcar Project Ignoring Equity Issues, Say Activists

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Accessory Dwelling Units Legalized, Finally, in San Francisco

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The Environmental Costs of Slow, Empty Buses

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The More MARTA Plan Has a Plan

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Proposed Law Would Require Community Benefits Negotiations for 'High Impact' Projects in Philadelphia

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In China, One Transit Card for 260 Cities

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Bicycle Architecture Biennale Showcases Exceptional Projects Around the World

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The Biggest Highway Boondoggles in the United States

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California Looks North for a Climate Partner

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Single-Family Zoning Versus the City, Mapped

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Berlin's Transit Future Just Got Even Brighter

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Breaking News: Google to Spend $1 Billion on Housing in the Bay Area

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Understanding Cities Through Their Life Cycles

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Pittsburgh’s Up-and-Coming Stadium and Entertainment District

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