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In addition to electrifying the fleet, San Francisco Bay Ferry and the Port of San Francisco are building new facilities to connect more communities to the ferry system.

November 6 - San Francisco Examiner

People of color and lower-income residents tend to lose wealth despite the stated goals of federal assistance programs to restore communities impacted by disasters.

November 6 - Inside Climate News

Eighty-four percent of U.S. transit agencies surveyed said CDL complexity was a hiring obstacle, with the “under-the-hood” requirement being the most challenging.

November 6 - Mass Transit

The city’s new master plan sets out requirements for mixed-use development.

November 6 - The Lexington Times

Bike lanes delineated with bollards or traffic cones are most likely to slow drivers and reduce crashes between cars and bikes.

November 6 - Next City

The program offers zero-interest loans to developers that keep rental units affordable for at least 50 years.

November 6 - Smart Cities Dive

The system’s 2024 performance is on track for its fastest growth since the pandemic.

November 6 - Bronx Times

Encouraging Americans to drive less — and supporting cities where it’s possible to do so — could save the country trillions more than just electrifying the transportation sector.

November 5 - Streetsblog USA

The state says the city of Norwalk’s prohibition on new shelters and transitional and supportive housing violates anti-discrimination and fair housing laws.

November 5 - KTLA

The mayor of Reno has pushed for reforming housing regulations to support more affordable development.

November 5 - Business Insider

Chicago is one of 700 U.S. cities with combined sewer and stormwater systems that often lead to flooding during major rain events.

November 5 - Smart Cities Dive

FEATURE

How one San Antonio neighborhood could approach sustainable revitalization while supporting the existing community and drawing on its rich and diverse history and cultural resources.

November 5 - Matthew Reyes

Restaurant owners say the city’s new outdoor dining program makes it too difficult and expensive to operate al fresco setups.

November 5 - StreetsBlog NYC

From transit agencies to ride-hailing, bike share, and car rentals, transportation companies are encouraging people to vote by offering free and discounted rides to polling locations.

November 5 - TechCrunch

Amtrak is planning a major expansion to the passenger rail lines connecting the Central Valley and the Bay Area.

November 4 - The Modesto Bee

Denver’s shared bikes and scooters will provide as many as 6 million rides in 2024.

November 4 - The Denver Gazette

For the first time since 1958, pedestrians in New York City are free to cross the street without adhering to traffic signals or marked crosswalks.

November 4 - CNN Travel

The state is using federal funds to assist homeowners in replacing inefficient appliances and making their homes more climate-friendly and resilient.

November 4 - Colorado Public Radio

Making it easier for mobile home park residents to collectively purchase the land they live on can protect their housing affordability for the long term.

November 4 - Stateline

Most vehicles will be barred from entering a 5.5 square kilometer zone to limit traffic, noise, and pollution.

November 4 - Le Monde