Infrastructure

Federal funding is fueling a binge of major infrastructure projects spanning transportation, flood mitigation, and airport infrastructure.

January 17, 2024 - Construction Dive

A Chicago walking and biking trail along a former railroad right-of-way has been a labor of love for local residents.

January 14, 2024 - Active Transportation Alliance

The cheapest energy is energy not used.

January 12, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Unused roadways provide opportunities for exploration and recreation.

January 12, 2024 - Jalopnik

Explore the trajectory of federal investment in green city projects, focusing on sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and eco-friendly policies.

January 11, 2024 - Devin Partida

Despite high rates of traffic deaths, rural communities lack the resources to address road safety issues.

January 10, 2024 - The Daily Yonder

The projects include new bike lanes, expanded sidewalks, and other Complete Streets infrastructure.

January 10, 2024 - Urbanize Atlanta

New research reveals that some coastal areas are sinking by as much as 5 millimeters per year, which could threaten key infrastructure.

January 10, 2024 - Newsweek

The County and City of Los Angeles are working together on community engagement efforts for their Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs).

January 9, 2024 - County of Los Angeles

A state senator has introduced a bill that would reverse the Indianapolis law and prevent other Indiana cities from instituting similar bans.

January 9, 2024 - Fox 59

The proliferation of micromobility as a viable transportation mode offers the opportunity for cities to reimagine how they allocate public space.

January 9, 2024 - Jim MacRae

Conservation groups in Arizona are suing to stop a freeway project that would destroy essential habitat for the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl.

January 8, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

To be equitable and efficient, transportation planning must apply a sustainable transportation hierarchy that prioritizes affordable, healthy, and resource-efficient mobility options.

January 8, 2024 - Todd Litman

Last year’s most talked-about planning issues and news.

January 8, 2024 - Diana Ionescu

Eliminating fossil fuels means shifting how electricity is produced and distributed from the source.

January 7, 2024 - High Country News

Experts suggest departments facing budget gaps should prioritize basic repairs and maintenance over road-building and highway expansion projects.

January 5, 2024 - Stateline

The challenge of adapting our communities to climate change is complex and urgent – but taking the time to recenter our collective efforts in the needs of older adults will be effective in reducing their risk and making all of us more resilient.

January 4, 2024 - Danielle Arigoni

Budget cuts will force the Department of Sanitation to cut sidewalk trash collection by nearly half.

January 4, 2024 - Curbed

States must find other ways to fund transportation projects as the transportation sector moves toward decarbonization.

January 3, 2024 - Cap Radio

How trauma-informed urbanism can make cities and their residents healthier and more resilient.

January 3, 2024 - Fast Company