Infrastructure

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.

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.

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.

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.

300 Parking Spaces in New York City Now Saved for Car Share Companies
The city is implementing a pilot program that prioritizes shared cars.

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).

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.

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.

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."

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.
Meet the 'Zero-Carbon' Natural Gas Power Plant
A new natural gas power plant promises a revolution in carbon capture.

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.

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.

A Wetter Midwest Challenges Planning and Infrastructure
FiveThirtyEight explores how planners in the Midwest are trying to get ahead of an intensifying climate.

Where Republican Mayors Are Taking Leadership on Climate Change
(Even if they don't talk about it very much.)

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.
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