Infrastructure

New York Public Transit

Subway Rescue Plan Wins New York Times Editorial Board Support

An editorial by the New York Times puts the onus for implementing the so-called Fast Forward plan on New York's political leadership.

June 5, 2018 - The New York Times

Autonomous Vehicle

Report Offers Guidance on 'Smart City' Investments

"The challenge of paying for smart cities projects" report by Deloitte recommends several steps for making the most of investments in "smart city" technology by city governments.

June 5, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

Coal Ash

Keeping Old Coal Plants Operating Just Became a Matter of National Security

The president hopes to revitalize the nation's sagging coal industry by forcing utilities to purchase power from aging coal and nuclear power plants in the name of national defense. The news is already paying dividends for coal companies.

June 4, 2018 - Bloomberg Politics

Proterra Electric Bus

California to Invest $1 Billion in Electric Trucks, Buses, Charging Infrastructure

The investment comes not from the state legislature but from two regulatory bodies, the Air Resources Board and the Public Utilities Commission, authorizing the expenditure of VW settlement funds and utility ratepayer funds, respectively.

June 4, 2018 - San Francisco Chronicle

Car Share

300 Parking Spaces in New York City Now Saved for Car Share Companies

The city is implementing a pilot program that prioritizes shared cars.

June 4, 2018 - The New York Times

Canada

20 Finalists Announced in the 'Canada Smart Cities Challenge'

The winner of the Grand Prize for the Canada Smart Cities Challenge will receive $50 million CAD ($38.5 million USD).

June 4, 2018 - Smart Cities Dive

Seattle

Seattle Planning Director Pursues Equity Amid a Pro-Growth Agenda

An interview with Seattle Planning Director Sam Assefa for the latest installment of the "Planners Across America" series.

June 4, 2018 - Josh Stephens

Cleveland Warehouse District

Study: Unbundle Parking for the Most Effective Transportation Demand Management

A new study by Mobility Lab makes a strong case for unbundling parking from rent to inspire more sustainable transportation choices.

June 3, 2018 - Mobility Lab

Austin Bus

Austin Bus System Overhaul Goes Into Effect Today

Fifteen routes will be eliminated and 50 routes altered as part of Capital Metro's bus system redesign, called the "Cap Remap."

June 3, 2018 - Austin American-Statesman

Subway Sign

Sunday Fun: 'MTA Country' Video Game Recreates the New York Subway Commute

Spend your free time dealing with the frustrations of your commute, but in video game form.

June 3, 2018 - The Architect's Newspaper

Meet the 'Zero-Carbon' Natural Gas Power Plant

A new natural gas power plant promises a revolution in carbon capture.

June 2, 2018 - Vox

Car-Centric Planning

Lack of Complete Streets Progress Sparks a Mass Resignation

Members of the Phoenix Complete Streets Advisory Board say the city isn't living up to the promises of its complete streets policy.

June 2, 2018 - Streetsblog USA

Times Square

Dockless Bikeshare Pilot to Launch in New York City

Critics of Mayor Bill de Blasio's "Five-Borough Bikeshare" program argue that Citi Bike should be expanded instead.

June 2, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

Keeper of the Plains

A Wetter Midwest Challenges Planning and Infrastructure

FiveThirtyEight explores how planners in the Midwest are trying to get ahead of an intensifying climate.

June 1, 2018 - FiveThirtyEight

Miami

Where Republican Mayors Are Taking Leadership on Climate Change

(Even if they don't talk about it very much.)

June 1, 2018 - The Conversation

Seattle, Elevated Highway

Setting the Toll for New Seattle Tunnel

The Washington State Transportation Commission has begun the planning process to determine the toll schedule for the tunnel that replaces part of the Alaskan Way Viaduct that opens this fall. They must raise six percent of the $3.3 billion cost.

May 31, 2018 - GeekWire

A Public Service Announcement to Explain Newfangled Bike Infrastructure

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation set up a website to explain the new rules of the multi-modal road.

May 31, 2018 - Montgomery County Department of Transportation

Marlyand

Maryland's Floods a Terrible Tragedy, and a Sign of More to Come

The sprawling, asphalt communities of U.S. cities, built as a result of mid-20th century planning, will meet terrible consequences during the extreme weather events of climate change.

May 30, 2018 - Slate

Metro STation

Beyond Headways: 5 Problems Hobbling Public Transit Systems

As more attention is paid to the struggles of U.S. public transit systems, some factors are getting less attention than others.

May 30, 2018 - Eno Transportation Weekly

Port Authority of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh to Oakland BRT Makes Adjustments, Keeps Moving Forward

The Port Authority of Allegheny County is expected to submit a proposal for a $199.5 million electric bus rapid transit system for federal funding.

May 30, 2018 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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