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London’s Superloop BRT Ridership Grows by 20% While Other Bus Ridership Declines
The new rapid bus system launched its first suburban line, the first of 10 that will extend outside central London.
The 5 Safest Cities for Cyclists in America — and What They Have in Common
Cities with low fatality rates for people on bikes have made strong commitments to building safe, protected bike networks and supporting Complete Streets.
Nearly Half a Million New Arizona Homes Halted Due to Water Crisis
The Arizona Department of Water Resources has put a moratorium on new water supply permits, making the future of planned residential developments uncertain.
Judge Blocks Trump Cuts to MTA Security Funding
A judge halted the Trump administration’s attempt to withhold transit security funds.
SEPTA Forced to Suspend Fleet after Five Railcar Fires in One Year
Federal regulators told the agency to stop running its Silverliner IV fleet until it can identify and fix the cause of the fires, which forced hundreds of passengers to evacuate trains.
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“Skin, Like a City, Will Tell You if You’ve Ignored its History”
Once an urban planner, Sean Colgrave traded in infrastructure for ink when he became a tattoo artist. Now he says: one profession has a lot to learn from the other.
Seattle’s Zoning Reform Could Unlock a ‘Multiplex Boom’
A package of stackable density bonuses could make it easier for developers to build 12-plexes.
LA-to-Vegas High-Speed Rail Cost Jumps by $5.5 Billion
Brightline West is asking USDOT for a $6 billion loan to help cover rising costs.
A Groundbreaking Southern California Land Trust Will Ready Formerly Incarcerated People for Housing Ownership
CLT named after Ruchell "Cinqué" Magee, considered by many to have been the longest-held political prisoner in the United States, aims to create not just affordability, but belonging.
Trump Freezes $2.1 Billion for Chicago Transit and Infrastructure Projects
The administration plans to revoke federal funding over what it calls “discriminatory, illegal, and wasteful contracting practices.”
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September Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles From Last Month
EV drivers can no longer use carpool lanes alone, Bay Area transit is saved — for now — by a $750 million loan, and a Florida commuter rail line loses its state subsidy, jeopardizing its future.
DoorDash Plans to Deploy Delivery Robots in Suburban Bike Lanes
A new generation of delivery robot is designed to make longer trips and could compete with cyclists for bike lane space.
Houston Trains Now Have to Stop at Red Lights, Risking 'Train Traffic Jams'
The city’s light rail trains no longer get signal priority, forcing them to wait through the entire light cycle at intersections.
Feds Terminate $7.56 Billion for Clean Energy Projects
The Department of Energy canceled awards to over 200 renewable energy projects.
Nearly Half of Vacant Units in Rural Counties are Second Homes
The relationship between housing costs and second home ownership rates is complicated.
Northern Virginia's Unlikely Transit-Oriented-Development Success Story
A rail line has brought hundreds of new housing units and offices to the region.
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In a Warmer, Wetter and More Disaster-prone World: “Nature is the Greatest Designer”
A conversation with the American Society of Landscape Architects’ CEO Torey Carter-Conneen and board president Kona Gray.
Portland Apartment Construction Plummets 54%
Growing material and labor costs and high interest rates are dramatically slowing the new multifamily projects.
Denver, Colorado Bursts with Dozens of 'Food Forests'
Denver Urban Gardens is building green spaces that clean the air and offer free, fresh fruit to neighbors.
These Bear Safety Signs Illustrate the Impact of Good Design
What makes a sign effective?
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
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.
