Times Union
Cobblestone: Charming . . . and Dangerous
Drivers say cobblestone intersections are slippery and dangerous but New York State Dept. of Transportation says they are aesthetic enhancements that serve as a "traffic calming method."
Bush Trashes The EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency is working overtime to scuttle the Clean Air Act -- in effect, trashing the environment.
E-ZPass Is 10 Years Old
What started as a novel experiment on the New York State Thruway, a 1950s-era interstate, in 1993, has taken off all along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic coastal regions.
New Urbanism For Greenfield Sites
Traditional neighborhood developments have been approved for greenfield sites in exurban Albany, NY.
Opposition In Paint To A Road Project
When the road project cut through Altamont, NY, some residents complained to village hall; others to state transportation officials, Mary-Ann Brock picked up a paintbrush.
The 'Harsh Reality' Of Passenger Rail
You want passenger rail? You've got to pay for it.
High-Tech Helps Buses Get Ahead Of Cars
Buses use a special "queue-jumper" lane which gives them a green light before other lanes.
Developer Hopes Project Will Revitalize Neighborhood
A nonprofit urban housing developer is rebuilding dilapidated but historic homes into apartments for low-income working families in downtown Albany, NY neighborhood.
Environmental Justice Guidelines
New rules require extra environmental justice review for projects planned in low-income, minority areas.
Abandoned Plans To Demolish Historic Buildings
Troy, N.Y. -- A drugstore chain is withdrawing its proposal to knock down two historic buildings for a new big-box store.
Historic Building Crumbles At The Feet Of Protestors
The Albany Times Union details the story of a historic building lost to big box development -- it will become a Target parking lot.
An Aggressive School District Rebuilding Plan
The largest school building program ever proposed in New York State outside of Buffalo and New York City wins in Albany, the state capital, after nearly four years of ups and downs.
Vilano Beach Embraces An Alternative To Sprawl
Vilano Beach, FL, is developing a "town center" with residential and commercial uses.
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