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SEPTA's bus-mounted lane enforcement cameras cut travel times by up to 6%
The AI-assisted cameras have issued nearly 200,000 citations to drivers blocking bus lanes.
In Nantucket, where over half of homes are for seasonal use, workers struggle to find affordable housing
The island is short roughly 892 to 1,081 rental units.
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Congestion Costing Reality Check, Part 1: Congestion evaluation best practices
Widely cited studies claim that traffic congestion is a huge and growing problem. They exaggerate. Let’s examine how to correctly calculate congestion costs and roadway expansion benefits.
California sues 5 cities over housing goals
Costa Mesa, Half Moon Bay and Ridgecrest are among the cities that the state is taking action against for failing to plan for adequate housing needs.
This small Utah city makes transit 'effortless'
Free since its inception in 1992, Logan's transit system puts big cities to shame, according to one visiting planner.
Madison approves hundreds of affordable apartments as deadline for federal funding looms
A recently approved project will bring 163 affordable units to the north side.
US casts sole dissenting vote against UN road safety declaration
The UN declaration calls for cutting road deaths in half by 2030.
Analysis: DC needs tens of thousands of new homes — not just 'zoned capacity'
Estimates for Washington DC's housing needs range from 15,000 to 170,000.
California rail builders sign MOU advancing statewide high-speed network
The agreement aims to create an interconnected high-speed rail network and bring down the cost of construction.
LA approves $2B 'urban village' plan for former cold storage facilities
The project promises an interconnected neighborhood with a focus on public space.
FHWA removes bike lanes and speed cameras from list of traffic safety measures
The agency did not announce its intention to eliminate five proven safety measures from its list of suggested interventions.
Chicago residents love their 'concrete beach'
A concrete seawall is a popular swimming and sunbathing location for locals.
Amazon's Zoox recalls robotaxis after failure to recognize active fire scene
The car did not register the thick smoke as it drove into a fire scene.
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When can a power company take your land for data center infrastructure?
Meeting data center power demands will mean building more transmission lines and acquiring more land to put them on.
San Diego could raise fares for North County buses and trolleys
A SANDAG committee voted to raise single-ride fares from $2.50 to $3.
Texas AI study links disparate data sets to identify dangerous road segments
A new study combines multiple data sources to assess roadway risks.
Data centers are booming near the West's fastest-shrinking lakes
Years of drought, water diversion and climate change have caused Western lakes to shrink dramatically.
Over half of Colorado's energy now comes from renewables
In the first quarter of 2026, renewables made up 53% of Colorado's electricity, up from 43% in 2025.
Biking in Paris grew by 240% in 5 years
The city saw a significant rise in bike use thanks to data-driven policy changes.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
