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62% of Californians Still Want High-Speed Rail
The majority of Californians want the state to keep building the California High-Speed Rail Project, which is moving ahead despite the loss of federal funding.
Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry
The city planned to remove a series of concrete planters that prevent cars from entering bike lanes despite their popularity with pedestrians and safety advocates.
Report: Top US Cities for Pedestrian Safety
The East Coast takes the top three spots, while the South and Southwest dominate the bottom of the list.
The Weird Way US Cities Set Speed Limits — and Why it’s Changing
The ‘85% rule’ guides speed limits based on how fast most drivers travel, sometimes prompting cities to raise speed limits.
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A Reality Check on Crime, Safety, and Transit
While Duffy and Nadler battle it out in a shouting match, the data is clear: transit is safe.
Amidst Colorado Affordability Crisis, Just 3% of Residential Land Zoned for Multifamily Housing
A new report suggests loosening restrictive zoning laws on multifamily development could help bring down high housing costs.
Mexico City Cable Cars Soar Above Gridlock
The Cablebús system transports more than 100,000 people each day and dramatically reduces commute times in the Mexican capital.
MBTA Fare Collection Jumped 35% At Stations With ‘Engagement Reps’
Boston’s transit agency is taking a firmer stance against fare evasion, cautioning riders it will begin issuing citations beginning September 8.
Study: Ugly Roads are Deadlier, too
New research shows that roads that are perceived as boring and ugly are more dangerous to people outside of cars.
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San Francisco is in a “Doom Loop.” A Legendary Artist and Burning Man Founder Knows how to Revive it.
Artists made San Francisco what it was. They might just be the key to its future.
A 'Grim Diagnosis': Houston's Suburbs are Running out of Water
Rapidly growing cities are struggling to build out water infrastructure to meet the needs of new residents.
New Orleans-to-Alabama Amtrak Line Returns, 20 Years After Katrina
The Mardi Gras line now offers two daily round-trip trains between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama.
Study: Average EV Drivers Use Just 12.6% of Car’s Range
‘Range anxiety’ contributes to people’s hesitation about EVs — but hardly anyone need the range they think.
Sunday Smile: Helsinki Opens Sightseeing Route for Dogs
The Finnish capital is one of the world's most dog-friendly cities, with over 90 dedicated dog parks.
SF’s Market Street Will no Longer be Car-free
The city will allow Waymo robotaxis and ride-hailing app vehicles to drive down the car-free stretch of Market Street as part of Mayor Dan Lurie’s effort to help revitalize local businesses.
One-Way Streets Have Worse Crashes, Higher Crime and Lower Property Values — Why do we Still Use Them?
How reverting one-way streets to two-way can boost both safety and economic development.
The Case for a Walkable Honolulu
Why supporting mixed use development and ground-level retail can solve the city’s housing and walkability crises at the same time.
LA Bus Ridership Keeps Dropping as ICE Raids Continue
Bus boardings fell for a second month amid fears of immigration raids.
Loss of SEPTA Funding Could Kill Amtrak’s Fifth Busiest Line
The Philadelphia transit agency’s funding challenges could eliminate its contributions to Amtrak’s Keystone Service linking Philly and NYC.
NYC's Plan to add 9500+ Housing Units to Midtown
The city council approved a rezoning plan that will allow high-density mixed-use development in a formerly manufacturing-only district.
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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.
