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'World's Smartest Intersection' Debuts in Detroit
Putting the advanced hardware and software systems in the Motor City.
Delaware River-Adjacent Protected Bike Path Proposed in Philadelphia
The Delaware River Waterfront Corporation is seeking public support for a plan to add a protected bike and pedestrian path along Delaware Avenue.
As Canadian Cities Grow, Survey Finds Happiest Canadians are in Smaller Communities
The happiest people in Canada, according to a survey of life satisfaction, tend to live in significantly less dense communities than the least happy.
Capitalism at Work on an Interstate Highway
Traffic speeds during the peak eastbound commute on the 66 Express Lanes Inside the Beltway have dropped to 35 mph. "Toll-tweaking" and changing the algorithm are achieving limited success on this dynamically-tolled stretch.
Fertility Rates Are Down Where Home Prices Are Up
The economic recovery has not led to a baby recovery.
Aggressive Anti-Growth Measure Falls Short of the Ballot in Colorado
Initiative 66, which would have imposed strict development limits around the Front Range, ran out of steam.
New Degree at MIT Combines Planning and Computer Science
This could be a sign of a deepening, but already inextricable, link between planning and the field of computer science.
Carson: HUD No Longer Raising Rents for Subsidized Households
Blame it on the federal budget, says Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson.
Census Bureau Serves Both Sides of the Housing Debate
The Census Bureau wants to be a friend to YIMBYs and NIMBYs alike.
New York City Agrees to Pay $2 Billion on Public Housing
A lawsuit and the resulting settlement forces the city of New York to improve the state of its public housing.
TIGER Grants Are Back, But They're Called BUILD Grants Now
Promises (or fears) of the end of TIGER grant funding have proven unfounded thus far into the Trump Administration. Here's what's new with the U.S. Department of Transportation grant program formerly known as TIGER.
Domino's Pizza Now Fixing Potholes Around the County
There's something about potholes that produces strange headlines along with billions of dollars with of auto repair money every year.
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Learning from Europe
European cities tend to be more walkable and transit-accessible—perhaps because they get the three Ds right (density, diversity, and design).
Big BRT Plans Underway in Seattle and Environs
The Urbanist details on of the big bus rapid transit routes on the table in Seattle.
New York City Law Would Curb Illegal Hotel Conversions
A new law would crack down on illegal hotel conversions by increasing regulation of short-term rental companies like Airbnb.
Austin Reminded to Be Respectful While Debating CodeNEXT
A call for civility amid the great zoning debate in Austin, Texas.
What's a Transit Pod?
Lime Bike hopes to provide a new option for transit and mobility share that would resemble an electric golf cart.
California and Auto Industry Agree on Vehicle Emissions Standards
Normally having the California Air Resources Board and the auto industry in agreement on emissions standards would be enough, but the Trump administration wants to ensure that California plays no role in setting standards.
Study: There's a Lot of Vacant Land in Texas Cities
All that empty acreage means that these big, rapidly developing cities don’t really have to sprawl.
Two States to Decide on Gas Tax Measures on Election Day
California voters will likely decide on whether to repeal a 12-cents gas tax increase while Missouri voters will decide whether to increase the state's 17-cents per gallon gas tax, fourth lowest in the nation, by 10-cents per gallon over four years.
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Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
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