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A new interactive map shows wear-and-tear on city roads, color-coding where work needs to be done and where smooth rides can be found.

August 25, 2010 - Treehugger

A new bus rapid transit project has begun construction in Amman, Jordan -- a first for the country.

July 26, 2010 - Treehugger

A Portland study shows that bicyclists feel 50% safer when biking in a solid blue bike lane rather than just the classic dotted line. Could color make that much of a difference?

July 3, 2010 - Treehugger

Described as being the biggest corruption scandal in Israel's history, the Holyland Park scandal highlights the need for tighter regulation of land use planning in Israel. But with the Prime Minister's support for deregulation, reform looks unlikely.

April 26, 2010 - Treehugger

There are more extreme commuters (a minimum of 1.5 hrs round trip) than ever, with a 95% increase since 1990, says Michael Graham Richard at Treehugger.

April 7, 2010 - Treehugger

Treehugger lists five of the coming innovations that experts expect to revolutionize urban bicycling.

April 7, 2010 - Treehugger

A Welsh company is using ground-up plastic remnants to create a building material sturdy enough for housing.

March 21, 2010 - Treehugger

Treehugger takes a look at the new bus rapid transit system in Johannesburg, South Africa, and explores some of the controversy and tension that surrounds it.

March 2, 2010 - Treehugger

The abandoned infrastructure for an inner-city rail project in Lima, Peru, has been adapted into a playful amusement park.

February 18, 2010 - Treehugger

The Obama administration has cancelled two Federal programs - Save America's Treasures and Preserve America - that were responsible for the restoration of nearly 900 historic structures over the past 10 years.

February 11, 2010 - Treehugger

This post from Treehugger looks at 6 cities that could potentially go car-lite or car-free.

January 27, 2010 - Treehugger

Treehugger has a look at the best and worst transportation technology of 2009, from solar planes to bike highways.

December 26, 2009 - Treehugger

Treehugger's Lloyd Alter takes a look back at the last ten years of architecture and finds some progressive trends and positive signs for the future.

December 18, 2009 - Treehugger

A new concept streetlight from Yanko Design would use garbage cans built into the base as fuel tanks, converting the trash to light.

November 16, 2009 - Treehugger

Ultracapacitor batteries are a poor fit for domestic cars, but are a unique fit for transit. Michael Graham Richard looks at how this technology is working on electric buses in China.

October 21, 2009 - Treehugger

The Manhattan Airport Foundation is lobbying to turn Central Park (yes, that Central Park) into an airport. The web is a twitter, and the MAF's elaborate designs are very funny. Aren't they? They're not really serious?

July 22, 2009 - Treehugger

A new study from UC Irvine in Los Angeles concludes that women who live within 1.9 miles of a major roadway increase their risk of premature birth by 128%.

July 5, 2009 - Treehugger

This post from Treehugger compares subway fares from around the world.

July 2, 2009 - Treehugger

Buildings are designed to ensure fully mechanized comfort. Architect Terri Meyer Boake argues that designers need to think in terms of a spectrum of comfort in designing the reduced-impact buildings of the future.

May 13, 2009 - Treehugger

Treehugger interviews urban designer, New Urbanist, and rail advocate Andy Kunz about the stimulus package and how it will benefit high speed rail in America.

March 4, 2009 - Treehugger