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Seattle's transportation levy had a fruitful first year
The city repaired over 17,000 potholes, completed close to 21,000 sidewalk projects, and planted over 1,100 trees with revenue from an eight-year levy approved by voters in 2024.
Waymo robotaxis are now finding potholes
The cars use their onboard technology to identify potholes and send the data to city officials and Waze users.
Maryland unveils plan for 5,000 homes near transit
Gov. Moore announced a plan to activate housing construction on 134 acres of state-owned land near transit stations.
Philadelphia's downtown parking lots are a 'valuable, untapped resource'
Over two dozen city-owned parking lots could be developed into housing or other uses.
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Chicago's endangered Greyhound terminal: A visual history
As Chicago takes steps to buy and preserve its only intercity bus station, we offer a visual tour of the station through the decades.
Voters in Wisconsin city pass nation's first data center referendum
The measure requires voter approval for tax incentives to new data centers.
Portland finds $106M in unspent housing funds
The city announced a plan to spend $56 million on new housing assistance programs.
Milwaukee announces 60 Vision Zero projects for 2026
The city is using a combination of federal, state, and local funds to work toward its goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2037.
Richmond's new 'stadium district' will include hundreds of homes, offices, jobs
The city is planning for a neighborhood revival in the area around a new baseball stadium.
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My provocative proposal: Want a roadway safety movement? Ditch the engineers.
A PE license has long been a requirement for most roadway safety jobs. It’s time to pave the way for movement-making professionals.
NYC mayor walks back free buses promise
Mayor Mamdani admitted that a key campaign promise, 'fast and free buses,' won't be fulfilled this year.
First responders use electric motorcycles to split lanes in LA traffic
The bike fleet will help LAFD firefighters reach emergency situations faster.
Study: 'Sudden shocks' are driving up homelessness rates
Evictions and climate disasters are leading causes of sharp spikes in unhoused populations.
'America's Main Street' could get a people-friendly makeover
Washington, D.C. officials are evaluating a redesign of Pennsylvania Avenue that would increase public seating and prioritize views of the Capitol.
NYC launches curb management office to rein in delivery, parking chaos
New York has roughly 3 million curbside parking spots.
Despite 47% growth in ridership, Caltrain could close a third of its stations
Riders can currently travel up to 79 miles between San Francisco and Gilroy, California.
Officials in talks to build train from Tucson to Mexico border
When complete, Mexico's growing rail system will reach across 3,000 kilometers in 24 states.
Hoboken celebrates 9 years without a traffic death
Hoboken, New Jersey also has the nation's highest percentage of transit commuters.
Trump's proposed budget slashes EPA funding by 52%
The budget also reduces funding for FEMA, climate resilience projects, and water infrastructure programs.
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Transit Scheduling 101: Building the operator schedule
A transit operator’s work goes beyond just driving the bus.
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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.
