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Detroit Metro Testing ‘Smart Road’ Tech
Sensors installed along a segment of Interstate 94 could help improve safety, limit speeding, and alert officials to potholes and debris.
HUD Issues Fair Housing Guidance for AI
AI software used to select tenants or target housing advertisements has the potential to introduce discrimination and bias.
Cincinnati Bike Share System To Relaunch May 13
The Red Bike system suspended operations in March, but has since raised funds through a private campaign to resume service.
New York City Plans Street Safety Projects as Congestion Pricing Nears
With congestion pricing projected to reduce the number of cars entering Manhattan, NYCDOT plans to repurpose street space to build more pedestrian and bike infrastructure.
Redefining Housing Affordability
A new study highlights how many — or how few — Californians can afford to live in each of the state’s counties.
A Cutting-Edge Planning Hackathon in Seattle
In GeekWire, Chuck Wolfe covers an atypical urban planning and policy gathering called an “Urban Resilience Hackathon,” which was held at the University of Washington in Seattle late last month. For a day, the event showcased collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking in addressing urban challenges.
Waymo Expanding Robotaxi Service to More Bay Area Cities
The company was permitted to operate in 22 Bay Area cities without restrictions in March.
The BLM’s Conservation and Landscape Health Rule: An Explainer
Why is the agency’s effort to put conservation on an equal footing with other uses so controversial?
This Highway in Indiana Will Charge EVs
The project will test a technology that wirelessly charges vehicles driving or parked on the roadway.
Houston to Make a Car-Free Downtown Corridor Permanent
A seven-block stretch of Main Street will be permanently blocked off to traffic and enhanced to create a vibrant, pedestrian friendly zone.
Ohio City Refiles Charges Against Pastor for Zoning Code Violations
After a judge-mediated agreement between Bryan, Ohio, and the Dad’s Place over zoning code and fire code violations, the city has once again filed criminal charges against the pastor.
Connecticut Bill Could Streamline Adaptive Reuse
The proposed law would exempt some conversion projects from local zoning regulations.
Video: Zeroing in on Nighttime Traffic Deaths
Three in four pedestrian deaths in the United States happen at night.
Op-Ed: How ‘Useful’ Businesses Boost Walkability
When mixed-use development isn’t enough to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.
E-Bikes Contributing to Bike Share Growth
Shared mobility users are gravitating toward e-bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for a larger segment of the population.
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Sea Level Rise Prompts Closure of San Francisco’s Great Highway
The city plans to repurpose a segment of the roadway frequently blocked by blowing sand into a pedestrian plaza.
Tempe’s ‘Car-Free’ Planned Community: Miracle or Mirage?
Can a car-free community in an auto-oriented society truly achieve its goals?
How ADUs Can Help Ease the Affordable Housing Crisis
Local policies and programs can encourage homeowner participation and increase the number of ADUs available as low-cost rentals.
Maryland Passes New Vacancy Tax Law
The law allows local jurisdictions to set tax rates for vacant lots and properties to discourage speculation and stimulate development.
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