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Philadelphia Transit Officials Honor Civil Rights Activists
A ceremony held Monday celebrated people who contributed to the desegregation of public transit.
USDOT Launches AI Initiative for Complete Streets
The agency will distribute $15 million for the development of AI applications that further safe transportation infrastructure.
Proposed Legislation Targets Arizona Housing Crisis
A series of state bills address barriers to housing production including parking minimums and ADUs.
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Vernacular Architecture in the Era of Climate Change
We no longer have time for design that ignores the climate crisis. Building and community design must respond to this new context to successfully meet people’s needs.
Austin Bike Share Announces Major Expansion
Cap Metro plans to electrify its entire fleet.
Research Reveals Subsidized Transit Is More Efficient
Contrary to some arguments, public transit networks with higher government subsidies have higher ridership and more farebox revenue.
Milwaukee Plans Dozens of Traffic Calming, Bike Projects
The city will install new bike lanes and additional traffic calming measures throughout 2024.
Minnesota Advocates Propose Tools to Limit Road Salt Use
Winter-oriented road design can limit the amount of polluting chloride used on the state’s roads to mitigate winter conditions.
Texas Reservoirs Reach Dangerous Lows
In some parts of the state, water officials have cut off releases that maintain estuaries and other key coastal habitats.
Should Transit Riders Sit on Transit Agency Boards?
A proposal under consideration by Washington State lawmakers would give public transit riders a seat at the table and a voice in decisions that directly affect them.
An Approach for Managing the Risks of Autonomous Cars
As ‘robotaxis’ and other autonomous vehicles make their way onto American streets, cities can take proactive steps to mitigate risks and balance the benefits and challenges of new technology.
Opinion: Austin Zoning Reform Won’t Have Major Impact
Despite heated controversy, some experts believe the zoning changes made last year won’t make a significant dent in the local housing crisis.
Parks and Gardens as Spaces to Celebrate Lunar New Year
Parks and gardens serve as communal spaces that bring people together. As such, there are good reasons for them to host events and activities that celebrate Lunar New Year, an important festival deeply rooted in Asian cultures.
Free ‘Bootcamps’ Help Small Cities Secure Federal Grants for Infrastructure
Participants in the Local Infrastructure Hub bootcamps have a 40 percent success rate on federal grant applications for transportation, climate, food mitigation, rail, and broadband projects.
Commentary: Federal Tax Credits Could Boost Affordable Housing Production
A pair of bills coming before Congress would impact the ability of states to finance affordable housing construction and preservation.
Black Urban Planners Are Redesigning Communities to Help People of African Descent Thrive
Changing the legacy of racist planning policies requires a creative vision, practical solutions, and centering of the Black experience.
EPA Drops More Civil Rights Investigations
A lawsuit that halted an investigation in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is having a chilling impact on other environmental justice cases.
Newark Holds First Round of Lottery for $1 Houses
A program aimed at boosting local homeownership offers city residents entry into a lottery to purchase city-owned properties for $1.
How a National Zoning Atlas Can Clarify a Legal Patchwork
A massive effort is underway to compile local zoning regulations and other laws that impact how and where housing is built.
Berkeley Bus Bench Activists Shame City Into Action
Two residents are building and placing wooden benches at bus stops that lack seating. The city has replaced at least one with a permanent bench.
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