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Lane Closure to Occasionally Make Space for Detroit's QLine Streetcar
Woodward Avenue will get a temporary road diet during special events in response to safety concerns connected to the QLine.
A Railway to Reach Rare Heights—14,000 Feet—On its Last Legs
The future of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, in operation on the steep slopes of Pikes Peak since 1891, is under study. Meanwhile, there will be no trips up the mountain.
April 1 Showdown Between U.S. EPA and California Looms
At stake are greenhouse gas emission standards for 2022-25 model year passenger vehicles. Relaxing these standards would likely doom efforts to reduce these emissions 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 as required by 2016 state legislation.
A Shuttle Ride to the Trailhead
A pilot program by King County Metro and the King County Parks Department in the state of Washington found success in 2017, and is spending the beginning of 2018 looking at options to expand.
Arlington to Build Nation's Largest eSports Arena
At 100,000 square feet, the Esports Stadium Arlington will become the largest eSports stadium in the country.
Property Tax Exemption for Affordable Units Under Consideration in Portland
The proposed property tax exemption in Portland would be from the "carrot" school of affordable housing incentives.
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Nashville Could Be a National Example for Transit—If They Don't Screw Up
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigned from office earlier this month. The question now becomes whether an ambitious transit investment plan she supported can survive her exit.
No More Toys R Us, Kids
Toys R Us will shut down all its remaining stores in the final blow of a process that began with bankruptcy filing in September 2017.
Critiquing the Latest Round of TIGER Grant Funding
TIGER grants aren't what they used to be, just like pretty much everything else in the federal government under the Trump Administration.
Boston Needs Buses, Not Gondolas
A CommonWealth Magazine editorial argues that gondolas over Summer Street in Boston's Seaport district are less practical than busses, which could avoid traffic with a dedicated lanes.
Changes at the Transit Agency Formerly Known as the Utah Transit Authority
Among other substantive reforms, Senate Bill 136 changes the name and branding of the Utah Transit Authority.
An Investigation into Subway Delays Identifies a New Culprit
An investigative report digs into the causes of delays on the New York subway and finds that the official company line might not square with reality.
Sun Belt Cities: Booming Populations, Low GDP Growth
Population trends are often used as a shorthand for a city's economic prowess, but Pete Saunders argues they may be a lagging indicator.
California's First Use of 2017 'By-Right' Housing Law
A Berkeley parking lot is the site of the state's first implementation of a controversial landmark law that allows eligible developments with affordable housing to bypass the normal channels for approval if they conform to local zoning laws.
Is Mass Timber the Solution to California's Housing Crisis?
One writer argues that cost, versatility and visual appeal makes this new building material exactly what the state will need if planned regulatory changes go through.
Bus System Changes Draw Criticism in Delaware
Bus riders in Wilmington, Delaware are upset about changes to 13 bus routes near Rodney Square.
Bill Introduced to Allow California Cities to Pursue Congestion Pricing
Four cities could charge tolls for drivers to enter congested parts of their cities if an assembly bill introduced by Richard Bloom last month becomes law.
Sidewalks Maintenance Matches Neighborhood Affluence in Boston
Roxbury, Mattapan, and parts of Dorchester are dealing with cracked and buckled sidewalks.
A Dutch 'Shared Street' Is Coming To Miami
A Dutch-style "shared street" is being planned in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami.
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