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California Revives $750M Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
The state approved a $750 million loan as a stopgap measure to fund regional transit agencies until a 2026 ballot measure that could bring more permanent funding.
Las Vegas Heat Calls for More Buses. A Federal Rule Prohibits it.
An FTA rule bars cities from keeping more spare buses than 20% of their fleet.
New Trade Agreement Could Flood Europe With Giant American Trucks
The new ‘reciprocal, fair, and balanced’ trade framework puts American and European vehicle safety standards on the same level, eliminating European safety standards that outlaw some of the largest, most dangerous American trucks and SUVs.
The Facts About Mamdani’s Proposed NYC Rent Freeze
The mayoral candidate has promised to freeze rent for close to a million New Yorkers. Could he actually do it?
California Commits $1B Annually for 20 Years to High-Speed Rail
New legislation extends the state’s cap-and-trade program to 2045 and formalized a yearly allocation to the California high-speed rail project.
Republicans Aim to Kill DC’s Traffic Cameras, Reverse Right-on-Red Ban
Congressional Republicans want to eliminate funding for automated traffic enforcement and other traffic safety interventions proven to reduce crashes and injuries.
Trump Administration Wants to Remove Conservation From Approved 'Uses' of Public Land
The Department of the Interior moved to officially rescind the Public Lands Rule passed in 2024, which elevates the conservation of public lands to the same level of protection as other uses.
Portland Launches Tool for DIY Community Road Safety Interventions
A set of resources offers safety data and guidance for putting low-cost, quick-build interventions into action.
Trump Moves to Ease Regulations for Self-Driving Cars
Proposed changes to vehicle safety standards would eliminate elements such as windshield wipers designed for human drivers.
Michigan Capital's $640K ‘Pod’ Homes for Homeless Residents not Approved for Winter Use
Lansing officials approved a plan to purchase 50 modular micro-housing units as emergency shelter for the city’s unhoused residents.
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Vehicle Miles Travelled, Level of Service, and a Soon-to-be-Insolvent Transportation Trust Fund
Level of Service and the gas tax have served our transportation needs for a long time. Now, it’s time for a change.
The Nation’s 40 Fastest-Growing Suburbs
Projected population growth will be concentrated in suburban communities around major metropolitan areas, with the Sunbelt experiencing the fastest growth.
Corpus Christi Faces Uncertain Water Future as City Cancels Desalination Plan
The Texas refinery town is grappling with an impending water shortage after a seven-year drought, but a dramatic increase in the projected cost of a desalination plant prompted the city to look for other ways to bring in additional water.
Over a Quarter of US Homes Face ‘Severe or Extreme’ Climate Risk
The number of U.S. homes at risk from hurricanes, fires, or flooding is valued at close to $13 trillion.
Now 20% Car-Free, Seattle's Population is Growing. Its Traffic is Not.
Since 2017, the number of cars in the city has stayed roughly the same, even as the population continues to grow.
Trump's New Move Makes Gas Stations the new EV Charging Hot Spot
The revised National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program guidance prioritizes funding for projects sited on locations owned by the EV charging operator and near existing amenities.
A San Francisco University Just Built Over 650 Affordable Units. Are Institutions the Answer to the Housing Crisis?
With access to planning resources not always available to private developers, universities are uniquely positioned to build housing quickly and cost-effectively.
California Rejects Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
The state’s Department of Finance wants to extend negotiations about the loan, making it unlikely transit agencies will receive any assistance before the end of the year.
SEPTA Proposes $400M From State Fund to Delay Service Cuts
The plan would stave off service cuts for two years, but even if approved, the agency plans to go ahead with fare hikes on September 14.
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Geographers Aren’t Going Anywhere
Microsoft says AI renders my profession obsolete. They couldn’t be more wrong.
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
