The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Greening school buses, which represent the bulk of America's mass transit, would reduce children's exposure to harmful diesel emissions and remove millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions from our roads.

August 3 - Streetsblog USA

Part of a larger safety and beautification plan, the mural is designed to slow down drivers and bring a 'sense of hope' to the neighborhood.

August 3 - Philadelphia Inquirer

The city is planning to remove the hundreds of public toilets and hand-washing stations installed during the pandemic. But the need for them isn't going away.

August 3 - Los Angeles Times

Officials point to speeding and reckless driving as causes for the increase in fatal crashes.

August 3 - Daily Herald

The region's transit providers are gearing up to provide enhanced service, shorter headways, and reduced or free fares as more people return to public transportation.

August 3 - The Washington Post

According to the Federal Transit Administration, transit ridership is up dramatically from 2020 levels.

August 3 - Transportation Today News

The cost increases and delays on the Central Valley project have some state lawmakers wondering whether funds should go toward local transit systems instead.

August 3 - CALmatters

Despite a recent designation from the League of American Bicyclists, one writer argues that the city's infrastructure is failing to protect pedestrians and cyclists from dangerous car traffic.

August 3 - The Gainesville Sun

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Like a boxer, cities are wielding their one-two punch in the fight against climate change. One punch aims to protect people from the oppressive heat, while the second punch strikes at the source of global warming by reducing overall GHG emissions.

August 2 - Robert Fischer

The plan calls for more frequent service, expanded bus lines, and connectivity between different modes of transit.

August 2 - WOWT

New research shows that bike share use has a positive impact on public health, even in less bikeable cities.

August 2 - Streetsblog USA

As cities look to rebuild their transit systems, bus rapid transit provides a cheap and effective way to expand access and boost speed.

August 2 - The Washington Post

Three planned Phoenix-area developments have drawn criticism for wasteful water use, but how do water parks compare to other municipal uses?

August 2 - AZ Central

The U.S. Soccer Foundation and Target are partnering with schools, cities, and counties nationwide to create safe places for kids to play soccer and improve communities.

August 2 - Antelope Valley Press

The County of Los Angeles is allocating funding to help transform a former foster youth facility into a new community park in El Monte, one of the most park-poor cities in the county.

August 2 - Supervisor Hilda Solis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acting on new data that it had yet to publish, changed its masking guidance on July 27 to reflect the prevalence of the virus in specific counties rather than basing it on a person's vaccination status.

August 2 - The Washington Post

The federal government can encourage public transit use and electrification through reforms in transportation systems and land use policies.

August 2 - Center for American Progress

While cities race to protect their subway infrastructure from more intense flooding, some experts argue that more investment is needed in more resilient street-level infrastructure.

August 1 - New York Times

Anti-growth forces have made it close to impossible for many young people and newcomers to gain the upward mobility that has defined the state's success.

August 1 - The Atlantic

After last year's precipitous drops, rents are rising again in cities around the country, which could signal sustained inflation.

August 1 - New York Times