Following on on our earlier coverage of the Nov. 4, 2014 election, here is a supplemental list of election reporting and analysis on land use, infrastructure, and transportation. Please add anything we missed in the comments.
In addition to detailed posts on election results by Planetizen correspondent Irvin Dawid here and here, a list of news, editorials, think pieces, and trend pieces of relevance to Planetizen readers looking to make sense of the November 4, 2014 election:
Land Use, Etc.
"California land use ballot measures: selected results" from the California Planning & Development Report.
"Voters strongly support smart growth measures on Election Day 2014" from Smart Growth America.
"Icon tax cruises to easy win" from Cincinnati.com.
"Nearly 18 Million People Live In Areas Where Marijuana Is Fully Legal" from FiveThirtyEight.
"Missouri’s 'Right-to-Farm' Amendment Squeaks By" from Governing.
Climate Change and Energy
"Republicans have the votes to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. Will Obama veto?" from Vox.
"Congratulations, Voters. You Just Made This Climate Denier the Most Powerful Senator on the Environment" from New Republic.
"Alaskans Keep Industry-Friendly Oil Tax" from Governing.
Transportation
"GOP Will Control the Senate in 2015 — What Does It Mean for Transportation?" from Streetsblog USA.
"Missouri Voters Won't Raise Sales Tax to Fund Transportation" from Governing.
"Oregonians reject two politicians after bike-unfriendly statements" from Bike Portland.
"Top House Dem on Transportation, Nick Rahall, Loses His Seat. That’s OK." from Streetsblog USA.
"How Transit Measures Fared on 2014 Midterm Ballots" from CityLab.
"MARTA wins big in Clayton County" from Atlanta Business Chronicle.
"Greenlight Pinellas mass transit initiative fails" from The Tampa Tribune.
"Transportation Ballot Measures" from Center for Transportation Excellence.
"The Next Governor of Illinois Is a Total Mystery on Transportation" from Streetsblog Chicago.
"Republican control of Congress does not mean TPP is a done deal" from The Japan Times.
"Millennials demand public transportation, but lose out by skipping the voting booth" from Urbanful.
"Plan for new monorail gets nowhere with voters" from The Seattle Times.
"Austin’s $1 billion rail-roads proposal behind in early voting" from Austin American-Statesman.
"Livable Streets Progress in Albany Will Have to Go Through a GOP Senate" from Streetsblog NYC.
Trend and Think Pieces
"Election 2014 Results: Cities, Money and Mayors" from Next City.
"What the 2014 Elections Mean for State Legislatures" from Governing.
"Mayor Murray: Seattle Said Yes. Everyone Else Said No" from KUOW.
"Why Middle-Class Americans Can't Afford to Live in Liberal Cities" from The Atlantic.
"Texas, California towns withstand gusher of midterm oil money" from Fusion.
"40 maps and charts that explain the 2014 midterm elections" from Vox.
California Approves $10 Billion Bond for Water, Clean Energy, and Environmental Projects
Funds will be used to support water, wildfire prevention, environmental, and park projects, reflecting strong public support for climate resilience.
Will Voters Fund Transportation Measures in November?
An overview of key transportation-related ballot measures that will be decided in November’s election.
Property Taxes Cuts on the Ballot in at Least Eight States
From completely eliminating property tax to creating new exemptions, voters in eight states across the country will cast their votes on a variety of ballot measures that could have major implications for local budgets.
Rethinking Redlining
For decades we have blamed 100-year-old maps for the patterns of spatial racial inequity that persist in American cities today. An esteemed researcher says: we’ve got it all wrong.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Walmart Announces Nationwide EV Charging Network
The company plans to install electric car chargers at most of its stores by 2030.
Seattle’s Pike Place Market Leans Into Pedestrian Infrastructure
After decades of debate, the market is testing a car ban in one of its busiest areas and adding walking links to the surrounding neighborhood.
The World’s Longest Light Rail Line is in… Los Angeles?
In a city not known for its public transit, the 48.5-mile A Line is the longest of its kind on the planet.
Quantifying Social Infrastructure
New developments have clear rules for ensuring surrounding roads, water, and sewers can handle new users. Why not do the same for community amenities?
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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