United States

Modern crash test dummies have advanced features that account for different body types and genders, but government regulators have been slow to adopt the technology.

March 22, 2024 - ABC 7 Chicago

Over 13 million Americans face mobility challenges that limit their travel experience.

March 21, 2024 - Prism

The American shopping mall may be closer to its original vision than ever.

March 21, 2024 - Governing

A first-of-its-kind analysis reveals state-by-state trends in infant and toddler homelessness.

March 21, 2024 - SchoolHouse Connection

One of the nation's most prominent projects that would have tolled all lanes on two urban interstate highways may have come to an abrupt end on March 11 after Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek pulled her support for the controversial Portland area projects.

March 20, 2024 - The Oregonian

An analysis of 12 U.S. cities found that new market-rate construction often leads to more affordable units becoming available, but the effect varies across housing markets.

March 20, 2024 - Bisnow

Around the United States, new bike lanes and trails are connecting communities via two (or three) wheels.

March 20, 2024 - Associated Press

The new loan limits are expected to help more homebuyers access affordable housing options.

March 20, 2024 - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Some hospitals and healthcare providers are partnering with affordable housing developers to connect housing to health services and create more affordable housing for hospital workers.

March 19, 2024 - The New York Times

For people who can’t afford to buy an e-bike, or aren’t sure if they want to make the investment, e-bike libraries offer a risk-free way to try one out.

March 18, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

These cities are the easiest to navigate for people in wheelchairs or with mobility challenges.

March 15, 2024 - Yahoo Finance

Tweaks to building codes, zoning regulations, and financing mechanisms could unlock the potential of modular construction in the United States.

March 15, 2024 - Center for American Progress

A number of factors explain the partisan divide in support for transit.

March 14, 2024 - Governing

A new e-book highlights the work of people and organizations planning more resilient cities.

March 14, 2024 - Island Press

States and cities received over $3 billion in grant funding aimed at redressing the damage caused by freeways.

March 14, 2024 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

And how transportation decisions could more effectively prioritize safety.

March 13, 2024 - Streetsblog San Francisco

Solar energy still makes up just 5 percent of the nation’s energy mix, but could grow faster in coming years.

March 13, 2024 - Popular Mechanics

Pilot programs in the two states aimed to make transit information more accessible for riders in rural areas, where on-demand and microtransit services make trip planning more complex.

March 13, 2024 - The Daily Yonder

Upper Basin and Lower Basin states each say their plan for conserving the Colorado River’s water is the most sustainable.

March 12, 2024 - The Land Desk

A set of proposed policies would give tax relief to homebuyers and owners, but experts say a mismatch between supply and demand remains at the root of the crisis.

March 12, 2024 - CNN