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Traffic Headaches In South Tampa
Residents are working with the City to find traffic solutions for their community.
Olympic Bid Could Provide Public Housing
Tampa Housing Authority Officials are looking to work with the Florida 2012 Olympic Committee to build new units.
Washington D.C. To Aid With El Toro
In a meeting with county officials, Clinton aides promise to help in the transfer of the former base
Development Project Awards For Excellence
The Urban Land Institute has recognized 11 urban development projects across the US with a prestigious Award for Excellence.
The New Yosemite National Park
Getting people out of their automobiles and into the natural beauty of the park is a goal of the restored park plans.
Highway Project Aggravates Residents
Residents along U.S. 95 are looking for answers from the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Transportation Outlook Dims
Washington area transportation agency announces region needs to increase spending by 50 percent.
LA Regional Technology Scorecard
LA's regional technology alliance updates its ranking of Southern California's technology environment.
Underground Rumblings
The life and message of Roger Toussaint and how he plans to revive an ailing transit union.
Family Transportation Bill Is No Small Potatoes
"It costs more to feed your car than your family."
Changing Flow Of The Missouri Proposed
Officials propose changing the water flow of the Missouri river help endangered species re-igniting "one of the Midwest's nastiest environmental battles."
It's A Sprawl World After All...
Report says residents of Denver area spend 17 cents of each dollar on transportation costs
Tampa Factory Transforming Into Housing
A non-profit group is planning to renovate an abandoned cigar factory into new apartments.
$150 Billion Action Plan To Ease Traffic congestion
User fees, gas taxes, license fees and auto-parts surcharges are all a part of the 20 year transportation vision for Seattle.
MTA Eastside Rail Controversy
A $20.8-million contract was approved by the MTA despite accusations of a conflict of interest against the winners.
Study Finds Sprawl Drives Up Transportation Costs
Study titled "The Impact of Sprawl on Household Transportation Expenses" ranks U.S. cities by transportation costs and finds that sprawl drives up transportation costs. (Complete report)
Las Vegas Beltway Growing
Officials are meeting with the public to discuss future designs as the newest section of the beltway opens.
Cities Ranked By Transportation Cost
Study ranks U.S. cities by transportation costs to residents and attributes high cost of transportation to sprawl.
Being Green Makes Money
Sustainable development isn't just good environmental policy, it makes financial sense as well.
Bay Cities Quibble Over Housing
Several municipalities are concern over the recently released state housing needs mandate.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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