Nate Berg
Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist.
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Nate Berg is a former contributing editor for Planetizen and a freelance journalist. He has contributed to The New York Times, National Public Radio, Wired, Fast Company, Metropolis, Next American City, Dwell, the Christian Science Monitor, the Guardian, and Domus, among others. Nate studied print journalism and environmental planning at the University of Southern California. He lives in Los Angeles.
The Old Fashioned Transit Solution In Brazil
<p>A look at how Sao Paulo's extensive bus system keeps the crowded Brazilian city's 18 million residents moving.</p>
Report Calls Vancouver's Dedicated Bus Lanes Ineffective
<p>A report from the planning department in Vancouver has shown that the city's dedicated bus lanes have not resulted in the decreased transit travel times they were intended to achieve.</p>
New York Congestion Pricing Plan Gains State And Federal Support
<p>The federal and the state government have announced their support for New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan for Manhattan, indicating that the city would most likely receive federal grants to fund the system.</p>
Arizona Mayors Call For Commuter Rail
<p>Mayors in Arizona are voicing concerns over the state's growth and are calling for rapid development of commuter rail in the Tempe region to help handle the rising population's strain on transportation infrastructure.</p>
Small Rural Towns Take Reins In Providing Internet Service
<p>Rural towns are making moves to provide their own high speed internet services. Many rural areas are underserved by big internet service providers, and public officials recognize the importance of internet access to the future of their communities.</p>