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Friday Funny: The Ministry of Silly Walks Gets Silly in Texas
"Last year the government spent less on the ministry of silly walks than it did on national defense."
Signatures Submitted for Initiative to Reform California Proposition 13
A coalition of groups advocating for more funding for local communities and schools want to reform the landmark tax-cutting initiative by treating commercial and industrial properties different than residential, creating the so-called "split roll."
A Defense of the National Environmental Policy Act
A reminder of the intended purpose of environmental law.
A New Treasure Trove of Data on Mobility Services Is Now Available for Researchers
A shared post by Regina Clewlow, CEO and founder of Populus.
Citi Bike Launches Dockless Bike Share Experiment
Instead of expanding the traditional docked bike share stations, Citi Bike will launch new dockless bikes in the Bronx.
Opposition on a New Level: Invoking the Ancient Rite of Clameur de Haro
According to legend, the Clameur de Haro stretches back to the early Norman period in the Channel Islands. Rosie Henderson, from Guernsey in the Channel Islands just invoked the rite to oppose a road narrowing project.
Pilot Bike and Scooter Share Program Inspires Protest in Santa Monica
Bird and Lime launched their "Day Without A Scooter" protest this week.
Government Blames Deadly Bridge Collapse on Toll Company
At least 39 people died when the Ponte Morandi bridge collapsed in Genoa, Italy during a storm on Tuesday. The cable-stayed bridge is part of a viaduct on the A10 toll road that goes to France, operated and maintained by Autostrada per l'Italia.
Sound Transit Needs Electric Buses
King County Metro enjoys the benefit of lower fuel costs from buying electric buses. Josh Cohen argues that it's time for Sound Transit to get on board.
Orlando SunRail Opens Southern Expansion
SunRail's new expansion includes four new stations, stretching down to Poinciana in Osceola County.
Hollywood Welcomes Carbon Neutral Complex Amid Revitalization
Kilroy Realty Corp. has broken ground on Academy on Vine, a long-anticipated campus of offices, apartments, and stores in the heart of Hollywood.
Airport-Style Body Scanners Coming to L.A.'s Rail System
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be it the first in the country to deploy body scanners on its rail system.
FEATURE
Empowered Through Design: How a Purposefully Rudimentary Activity Sparks the Imagination
Memory can be an intensely powerful tool when planning for the future.
Austin Approves New Stadium to Lure Columbus' Soccer Team
The Austin City Council approved plans for a new, privately financed soccer stadium to become the future home of the team currently known as the Columbus Crew.
Bus System Redesign Wins Improved Ridership in Columbus
After a bus system redesign a year ago, Columbus is one of a few cities in the country where bus ridership is increasing.
The Federal Transit Administration Holding Transit Dollars, Putting Projects at Risk
The federal government approved $1.4 billion in funding for public transit projects as part of the omnibus spending bill signed by President Trump in March. The Federal Transit Administration still hasn't sent the money to local officials.
Trulia's New Feature Shows How Much Home Buyers Care About Location
Real estate site Trulia has launched a new tool that acts as a one-stop shop for information on neighborhoods.
Growing Numbers of Hong Kong Residents Sleep in McDonald's
A diverse collection of people sleep in McDonald's restaurants in Hong Kong, either because they live too far from their work or because they are more comfortable in the air-conditioned restaurants than at home.
New Surveillance Technology Gathers Plenty of Data, but Who Has Access?
As new technology for data collection becomes available to police departments around the country, concerns grow about what is being collected and who has access.
Two New Parking Policies Put Portland in the Lead on Parking
Portland will implement dynamic meter pricing and parking districts, making it the leader in progressive parking policies in the Pacific Northwest, according to this article.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
