The Latest
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Congressional Democrats call for greater focus on traffic deaths
“The loss of one life is too many,” said U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., at a Wednesday press conference.
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Clean energy fund surplus sparks tension in Pacific Northwest city
The Portland, Oregon, program has brought in millions of dollars more than originally anticipated, putting some city leaders and climate advocates at odds over how to proceed.
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California Gov. Newsom says climate bills are ‘funded’ in his revised state budget
The governor’s original budget proposal for 2024-2025 left out funding needed to implement a pair of climate disclosure bills — an omission met with much criticism.
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$2B for Northeast Corridor passenger rail projects available
Projects to address stations, capital renewal and major backlog needs previously identified as priorities can apply for the Federal Railroad Administration funding.
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Rents are on the rise again, moving close to all-time highs
New York City is the market with the strongest year-over-year rent growth this month.
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Smart community technologies get USDOT grant funding opportunity
Innovative and experimental projects that "solve real-world transportation problems" are eligible for the program, the Transportation Department said.
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FEMA alters how it calculates costs, benefits of disaster resilience projects
The changes will address longstanding barriers that underserved communities have faced in accessing grants, the agency says.
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OSHA heat standard clears regulatory hurdle
A committee has unanimously recommended that the agency advance a rule to protect construction workers from high temperatures.
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Air taxi developers report progress toward achieving FAA certification
Archer Aviation revealed potential prices that would be slightly more than double the cost of ground-based ride-sharing — for rides that are five times as fast.
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More money needed for infrastructure fixes: ASCE
Headwinds such as supply chain challenges and extreme weather are keeping the investment gap from being noticeably reduced, the American Society of Civil Engineers said in a report released Monday.
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California bans hidden fees for all businesses starting July 1
The state will require all mandatory fees be in listed prices, making it harder for restaurants to impose service fees.
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Chicago could soon lose its main intercity bus station. What then?
A report from the Chaddick Institute at DePaul University warns the closure will reduce travel options and lays out recommendations for immediate and long-term solutions.
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EPA offers $41M to fortify stormwater, sewer infrastructure
Cities face a shifting stormwater picture driven by climate change and increasing urbanization, one engineer said.
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23 states, rural co-ops sue EPA over ‘unlawful, unreasonable’ power plant rules
“This rule intentionally sets impossible standards to destroy the coal industry,” North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said Thursday.
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Uber, Lyft saw rider growth in Q1 but face regulatory challenges
The ride-hailing companies also see the promise of autonomous vehicles but differ in their outlooks.
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HUD’s $4.8B green retrofit program announces first construction project deal
A new heat pump system will replace the existing gas-powered system at an apartment community housing low-income older adults.
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Hawai’i counties can regulate short-term rentals under new law
Some local leaders have voiced support for reducing short-term rentals in their area as the state faces a housing affordability crisis.
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Air taxis will require urban, aviation planners to join forces: APA
With eVTOL operations coming as soon as next year, a report from the American Planning Association delves into key issues for urban planners.
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‘Reliable’ coastal resilience funds needed from federal government, NYC mayor says
“We’re investing billions in green and grey infrastructure,” Mayor Adams said as the city broke ground on a $200 million project to protect lower Manhattan from sea-level rise.
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Q&A
‘The death of the mall was a myth’: Brookfield Properties CEO on the evolution of an aging retail concept
The right mix of retailers depends on the local community, Kevin McCrain said.
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As e-bike fires proliferate, safety advocates urge consumer education
A new report from UL Standards & Engagement found that electric mobility owners aren't aware of the dangers hidden in the batteries on these devices.
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A unique zoning policy creates financial certainty, affordable housing developers say
“I can actually know what my costs are,” a housing authority’s executive director said of one city’s zoning overlay, which relaxes certain requirements for 100% affordable housing.
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BMW’s future EVs will support bidirectional charging
The automaker’s next generation of vehicles will be able to store energy to send back to the grid.
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Transit bus maker New Flyer sees record orders, but delivery challenges remain
As demand grows for zero-emission buses, the company expects them to account for 40% of deliveries next year.
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How can cities build a future with fewer gas pipelines?
As some communities question the logic of continued investment in the gas system, a new RMI and National Grid paper looks at efforts to find alternatives.