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Do You Live in an ISP Monopoly?
Almost 9 million Americans live in an area with only one option for internet providers.
Georgia DOT Studying Atlanta-to-Savannah Train
The agency is studying the potential of intercity rail, with Atlanta as a strategic Amtrak hub.
Helsinki Achieves Full Year With No Traffic Deaths
How did the Finnish capital achieve Vision Zero? It was no accident.
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How Jayne Mansfield’s Tragic Death Led to Reforms in the Trucking Industry
The shocking death of actress Jayne Mansfield 58 years ago led to changes in the trucking industry, but underride crashes continue to kill hundreds of people each year.
In Praise of the Speed Hump
Speed humps offer a cheap, effective, and quick-build traffic calming intervention that receives less local pushback than road diets or traffic cameras.
DC to Invest $1 Million in Public Restrooms in 2026
After residents protested the closing of six Throne restrooms, the District is creating a position to manage public bathrooms and plans to fund 10 bathrooms in the next year.
SEPTA Plans ‘Unprecedented’ Service Cuts
Without additional funding from state lawmakers, Philly’s transit agency says it will “begin dismantling” the system on August 14.
Harvard’s 2025 State of Housing Report: Five Key Findings
Housing affordability is at historic lows, and more renters than ever struggle to keep up with housing costs, even as federal support for housing programs is waning.
Brightline Sued Over Expansion Plans
The Florida East Coast Railway is charging the private railway with secretly making expansion plans despite a financial shortfall and insufficient infrastructure.
What US States Can Learn from Canadian Road Rules
Our northern neighbor has managed to slash traffic deaths as U.S. traffic fatalities remain high. What do they do differently?
Why NYC Needs More ‘Deliverista Hubs’
The city began construction on a facility that will provide seating, shade, and e-bike charging for delivery workers. Its 80,000 ‘deliveristas’ could use many more.
Palisades Homeowners Barred From Rebuilding With Duplexes
The California governor and L.A. mayor issued identical executive orders banning multi-family development in areas destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
‘Week Without Driving’ Highlights Needs of Non-Drivers
The event encourages public officials to use their local public transit and engage with the people who rely on it every day.
Texas DOT Approves $96M in Transit Funding
The funds will be apportioned between 64 transit agencies around the state.
Op-Ed: The Great Lakes Could Be a Key Source of Wind Energy
States, not the federal government, have authority over wind power leases in the Great Lakes.
Connecticut Governor Rejects Trump Homelessness Order
Gov. Lamont — who vetoed a highly anticipated pro-housing bill in June — says his state will not criminalize homelessness or force the institutionalization of unhoused people.
Feds Cancel Baltimore-to-DC High-Speed Rail Project
The Federal Railroad Administration cited concerns about disruptions to federally owned properties along the proposed HSR line, which would take passengers from Baltimore and D.C. in 15 minutes.
Revitalizing LA’s Historic General Hospital
Los Angeles County is transforming its historic General Hospital into a mixed-use community with housing, healthcare, and green space — an ambitious project aimed at revitalizing underserved neighborhoods while preserving a cultural landmark.
Electrified Caltrain Boosts Ridership 76%
The introduction of electric trains and faster, more frequent service has led to a dramatic increase in ridership.
What Happens When a Robotaxi Gets Pulled Over?
In Phoenix, a police officer who pulled over a Waymo driving in the wrong lane was “unable to issue citation to computer.”
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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.
