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Transportation Projects Stall During Government Shutdown
A big capital project in Monterey County, on California's Central Coast, is on hold during the federal shutdown. It's probably not the only one.
An Interstate High-Speed Rail Authority on the Legislative Agenda in Washington
A big idea is gaining momentum.
Bike Infrastructure Funding Raided to Fund Baltimore's Complete Streets Program
Robbing Peter to pay Paul.
Change Order Reform Proposed for New York's Department of Design and Construction
A new report proposes changes to the New York City Department of Design and Construction in the hopes of limiting extreme cost overruns and delays.
The Most Expensive Home in U.S. History Is a New York Penthouse
The richest person in Illinois just set a record for the most expensive home ever bought in the United States.
Friday Eye Candy: 195 Gigapixels of Urban Glory
An incredibly detailed bird's eye view of Shanghai.
All the Ways Congestion and Long Car Commutes Are Bad for Public Health
The status quo is unhealthy for everybody.
Transit Supporters Push Back in Phoenix
Three votes and several long-range transit plans should have sufficiently insulated transit plans in Phoenix from obstructionist tactics, according to the opinion piece.
Tree Ordinance Update Almost Done, Atlanta Residents Want Better Enforcement of Existing Rules
Atlanta has wanted to update its tree ordinance since 2014.
New Minnesota Governor Prepares for Gas Tax Hike Battle
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who took office on Jan. 7, wants to hike the state's 28.6-cents gas tax, 15% lower than the national average, so cities like Duluth won't have to ask voters to pass sales tax increases to fund local road repairs.
Toronto Bike Plan Not Delivering on Infrastructure and Spending
More than two years into a 10-year plan, the city has installed only a fraction of planned bike lanes.
Microsoft's $500 Million Pledge to Solve Housing in Seattle and its Suburbs
You might have read that headline and wondered why other wealthy tech companies aren't stepping up to make contributions to their home towns. There is a lot to understand about this news before jumping to conclusions.
Bus-Only Lanes in San Francisco Show Impressive Results
Bus lanes along a primary transit corridor have sped up travel times and point to the potential for major citywide improvements.
World's First Level 4 Autonomous Vehicle Factory Planned for Michigan
Waymo, not General Motors, is brining automobile manufacturing back to Michigan.
Bus Station Plan Moves Forward Despite Controversy in Roanoke
Angry public outcry wasn't enough to stop the Roanoke City Council from unanimously approving an ambitious transit station reconfiguration in downtown Roanoke.
Behind the Community-Building Mission of the Orton Family Foundation
The work of the Orton Family Foundation provides a leading example of community-driven revitalization at work in small towns all over the country, according to this feature in the Christian Science Monitor.
Regulations on 'Mechanical Voids' in Luxury Residential Towers Coming Soon to NYC
The city is responding to controversies surrounding building practices that boost heights of luxury residential towers, while leaving big sections of the buildings empty.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Proposes Plastic Bag Ban After Killing New York City's Bag Law
The Democratic governor proposed a ban on single-use plastic bags in his state-of-the-state address on Jan. 15. Nearly two years earlier, he signed a bill that prevented New York City from charging for bags as the District of Columbia and Boston do.
New Colorado Governor's First Executive Order: Get More EVs on the Road
Colorado will join California and nine other states in requiring that a percentage of new light-duty vehicle sales are zero-emissions, thanks to the first executive order signed by Democratic Gov. Jared Polis on Jan. 17.
Property Tax Relief on the Table for Pittsburgh's Developing Neighborhoods
Pittsburgh is considering a gentrification and displacement prevention measure for longtime residents of rapidly changing neighborhoods in the city of Pittsburgh.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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