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Van Ness BRT Speeds Travel by 36%, Earns Silver Designation
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131621-van-ness-brt-speeds-travel-36-earns-silver-designation
Published: September 6, 2024 15:00
Van Ness BRT Speeds Travel by 36%, Earns Silver Designation
Diana Ionescu
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 08:00
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Bus-only lanes on Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco,…
Study: Outdated Stormwater Infrastructure Exacerbates Flooding
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131620-study-outdated-stormwater-infrastructure-exacerbates-flooding
Published: September 6, 2024 14:00
Study: Outdated Stormwater Infrastructure Exacerbates Flooding
Diana Ionescu
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 07:00
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A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that stormwater infrastructure in…
Miami-Dade Building Electric Bus Operations Center
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131619-miami-dade-building-electric-bus-operations-center
Published: September 6, 2024 13:00
Miami-Dade Building Electric Bus Operations Center
Diana Ionescu
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:00
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A new bus operations center in South Florida will be one of the largest all-electric facilities in…
Can NYC Produce Half a Million Housing Units in a Decade?
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131612-can-nyc-produce-half-million-housing-units-decade
Published: September 6, 2024 12:00
Can NYC Produce Half a Million Housing Units in a Decade?
Diana Ionescu
Fri, 09/06/2024 - 05:00
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The Manhattan Institute’s Eric Kober examines New York City’s City of Yes for Housing…
Hydrogen-Powered Train to Launch in Southern California
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131606-hydrogen-powered-train-launch-southern-california
Published: September 5, 2024 19:00
Hydrogen-Powered Train to Launch in Southern California
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:00
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A Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) in San Bernardino,…
Future Uncertain for Housing Program Tied to Farm Bill
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131604-future-uncertain-housing-program-tied-farm-bill
Published: September 5, 2024 18:05
Future Uncertain for Housing Program Tied to Farm Bill
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:05
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Summit County officials entered into an agreement with the…
Small Towns Lead in Parking Reform
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131601-small-towns-lead-parking-reform
Published: September 5, 2024 17:00
Small Towns Lead in Parking Reform
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:00
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Seabrook, New Hampshire eliminated parking minimums in 2019.
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A Guide to Regulating Adaptive Reuse
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131594-guide-regulating-adaptive-reuse
Published: September 5, 2024 16:00
A Guide to Regulating Adaptive Reuse
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 09:00
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A mixed-use development in a former textile mill in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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Houston Bus Lanes Downgraded to HOV Lanes
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131591-houston-bus-lanes-downgraded-hov-lanes
Published: September 5, 2024 15:00
Houston Bus Lanes Downgraded to HOV Lanes
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 08:00
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The Harris County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is backpedaling on plans to add dedicated…
Fourth Ward Project Aims for Sustainability on Atlanta's Beltline
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131586-fourth-ward-project-aims-sustainability-atlantas-beltline
Published: September 5, 2024 14:00
Fourth Ward Project Aims for Sustainability on Atlanta's Beltline
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 07:00
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In a piece for Metropolis, Sam Lubell describes the latest ‘megaproject’ on…
Pedestrian First: Tools for a Walkable City
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131582-pedestrian-first-tools-walkable-city
Published: September 5, 2024 13:00
Pedestrian First: Tools for a Walkable City
Todd Litman
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 06:00
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Walkability is a crucial first step in creating sustainable transportation in an urban environment.…
How Massachusetts Zoning Reform Impacts ADU Laws
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131583-how-massachusetts-zoning-reform-impacts-adu-laws
Published: September 5, 2024 12:00
How Massachusetts Zoning Reform Impacts ADU Laws
Diana Ionescu
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 05:00
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Homes in Conway, Massachusetts.
A new…
Tacoma Program Offers Free Street Trees
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131581-tacoma-program-offers-free-street-trees
Published: September 4, 2024 19:00
Tacoma Program Offers Free Street Trees
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 12:00
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A neighborhood in Tacoma, Washington.
A foundation in…
Oakland Electric School Buses Can Return Power to Grid
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131580-oakland-electric-school-buses-can-return-power-grid
Published: September 4, 2024 18:00
Oakland Electric School Buses Can Return Power to Grid
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 11:00
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Oakland Unified School District is now using a fleet made up…
Renewable Energy Under Pressure: Lessons on Grid Resilience in Extreme Weather From Texas and California
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131579-renewable-energy-under-pressure-lessons-grid-resilience-extreme-weather-texas
Published: September 4, 2024 17:00
Renewable Energy Under Pressure: Lessons on Grid Resilience in Extreme Weather From Texas and California
sarapeach
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 10:00
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The contrasting experiences of Texas and…
Court Bars EPA Probes in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131576-court-bars-epa-probes-louisianas-cancer-alley
Published: September 4, 2024 16:00
Court Bars EPA Probes in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 09:00
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Louisiana climate activists are grappling with the repercussions of a federal court ruling that…
Denver E-Bike Rebates: Gone in 60 Seconds
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131573-denver-e-bike-rebates-gone-60-seconds
Published: September 4, 2024 15:00
Denver E-Bike Rebates: Gone in 60 Seconds
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 08:00
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The popularity of Denver’s e-bike incentive program continues, with 220 vouchers released by the city last…
Austin Completes First Round of Vision Zero Projects
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131568-austin-completes-first-round-vision-zero-projects
Published: September 4, 2024 14:00
Austin Completes First Round of Vision Zero Projects
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 07:00
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Pedestrians at a crosswalk in Austin, Texas.
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Biking Outpaces Transit Use in DC
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131566-biking-outpaces-transit-use-dc
Published: September 4, 2024 13:00
Biking Outpaces Transit Use in DC
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 06:00
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Washington, D.C.’s Capital Bikeshare, known as CaBi, continues to see a growth in ridership, reports Travis McIntyre…
Philly Speed Camera Program Cuts Fatalities in Half
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131561-philly-speed-camera-program-cuts-fatalities-half
Published: September 4, 2024 12:00
Philly Speed Camera Program Cuts Fatalities in Half
Diana Ionescu
Wed, 09/04/2024 - 05:00
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Traffic fatalities were cut in half along a Philadelphia boulevard after the city installed…
August’s Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles from Last Month
https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/131556-augusts-must-reads-top-10-articles-last-month
Published: September 3, 2024 19:00
August’s Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles from Last Month
Mary Hammon
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:00
Features and blogs took center stage on Planetizen last month, capturing eight of our top 10 most popular content slots for…
Seattle Could End Restrictions on Co-Living
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131558-seattle-could-end-restrictions-co-living
Published: September 3, 2024 18:00
Seattle Could End Restrictions on Co-Living
Diana Ionescu
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 11:00
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Seattle city council members will consider a proposal to remove restrictions on co-living developments,…
Southern California Utilities Cut Power, Gas to Hundreds of Households on Shifting Coastal Land
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131557-southern-california-utilities-cut-power-gas-hundreds-households-shifting
Published: September 3, 2024 17:00
Southern California Utilities Cut Power, Gas to Hundreds of Households on Shifting Coastal Land
Diana Ionescu
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 10:00
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Homes perch on coastal…
Last Dam in Klamath River Removal Project Comes Down
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131554-last-dam-klamath-river-removal-project-comes-down
Published: September 3, 2024 16:00
Last Dam in Klamath River Removal Project Comes Down
Diana Ionescu
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 09:00
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Demonstrators call for the removal of the Klamath dams in 2006.
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California Bill Requiring Speeding Warnings Heads to Governor’s Desk
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131550-california-bill-requiring-speeding-warnings-heads-governors-desk
Published: September 3, 2024 15:00
California Bill Requiring Speeding Warnings Heads to Governor’s Desk
Diana Ionescu
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 08:00
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A bill passed by the California legislature and awaiting Governor Gavin Newsom’s…
Texas High-Speed Rail Awarded $63.9M Federal Grant
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131538-texas-high-speed-rail-awarded-639m-federal-grant
Published: September 3, 2024 14:00
Texas High-Speed Rail Awarded $63.9M Federal Grant
Mary Hammon
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 07:00
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Rendering of a Shinkansen high-speed rail train in Texas.
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FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant to Fund Marsh Restoration
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131537-fema-flood-mitigation-assistance-grant-fund-marsh-restoration
Published: September 3, 2024 13:00
FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant to Fund Marsh Restoration
Mary Hammon
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 06:00
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For the first time, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has used its Flood…
Army Corps Recommends $77M Floodwall to Protect Baltimore Tunnels
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131530-army-corps-recommends-77m-floodwall-protect-baltimore-tunnels
Published: September 3, 2024 12:00
Army Corps Recommends $77M Floodwall to Protect Baltimore Tunnels
Mary Hammon
Tue, 09/03/2024 - 05:00
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The Fort McHenry Tunnel on I95 through Baltimore is…
Sound Transit’s $3 Billion Lynnwood Link Extension Opens
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131500-sound-transits-3-billion-lynnwood-link-extension-opens
Published: September 2, 2024 15:00
Sound Transit’s $3 Billion Lynnwood Link Extension Opens
Mary Hammon
Mon, 09/02/2024 - 08:00
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The 8.5-mile light rail “Lynnwood Link” expansion opened last Friday after five years and $3…
FEMA Extends Deadline for Hazard Mitigation Grant Applications
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131502-fema-extends-deadline-hazard-mitigation-grant-applications
Published: September 2, 2024 14:00
FEMA Extends Deadline for Hazard Mitigation Grant Applications
Mary Hammon
Mon, 09/02/2024 - 07:00
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“U.S. communities recovering from major natural disasters now have more time to apply for…
‘Ground-Breaking’ Settlement Reached in Detroit Environmental Justice Case
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131501-ground-breaking-settlement-reached-detroit-environmental-justice-case
Published: September 2, 2024 13:00
‘Ground-Breaking’ Settlement Reached in Detroit Environmental Justice Case
Mary Hammon
Mon, 09/02/2024 - 06:00
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According to an article in Detroit Metro Times, “Environmental activists…
BLM Proposes Opening 31 Million Acres of Public Lands to Solar Development
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131497-blm-proposes-opening-31-million-acres-public-lands-solar-development
Published: September 2, 2024 12:00
BLM Proposes Opening 31 Million Acres of Public Lands to Solar Development
Mary Hammon
Mon, 09/02/2024 - 05:00
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A new proposal from the Bureau of Land Management would open 31 million acres…
Transportation Rx: Treating Traffic Glut Like Doctors Treat Sinus Congestion
https://www.planetizen.com/features/131478-transportation-rx-treating-traffic-glut-doctors-treat-sinus-congestion
Published: September 1, 2024 18:00
Transportation Rx: Treating Traffic Glut Like Doctors Treat Sinus Congestion
Mary Hammon
Sun, 09/01/2024 - 11:00
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Leveraging AI Chatbots to Enhance Citizen Engagement in City Services
https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/131448-leveraging-ai-chatbots-enhance-citizen-engagement-city-services
Published: September 1, 2024 16:00
Leveraging AI Chatbots to Enhance Citizen Engagement in City Services
Devin Partida
Sun, 09/01/2024 - 09:00
City services are only effective with engagement from residents. Urban planners need feedback to understand…
Proposed US DOT Rule Would Adopt Pedestrian Accessibility Standards
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131480-proposed-us-dot-rule-would-adopt-pedestrian-accessibility-standards
Published: September 1, 2024 14:00
Proposed US DOT Rule Would Adopt Pedestrian Accessibility Standards
Mary Hammon
Sun, 09/01/2024 - 07:00
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a proposed rule to amend its…
PDX International Airport’s New Terminal Is a Mass-Timber Marvel
https://www.planetizen.com/news/2024/09/131479-pdx-international-airports-new-terminal-mass-timber-marvel
Published: September 1, 2024 12:00
PDX International Airport’s New Terminal Is a Mass-Timber Marvel
Mary Hammon
Sun, 09/01/2024 - 05:00
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The first phase of the nearly $2 billion expansion and renovation of Portland…