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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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Investigating the uptime challenges facing charge point operators
Explore the common causes of DC fast charger uptime issues.
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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.
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How will AI impact transportation? US DOT wants public input.
The federal agency predicts that the deployment of AI tools and applications will impact virtually all aspects of transportation.
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How tracking homelessness in real time ‘by name’ can guide local action
Federally mandated annual “point-in-time” counts paint a picture of homelessness in broad strokes. But some communities are collecting information to understand what happens in between.
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New York City to add dozens of new bus lanes and bike lanes
The New York City Department of Transportation outlined a list of 37 new projects to improve access to and within Manhattan as the nation's first congestion pricing plan is set to begin June 30.
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Colorado’s for-cause eviction bill signed into law
Colorado is the sixth U.S. state to establish a law that prevents landlords from evicting tenants or denying lease renewals without cause.
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For high-speed train sets, Brightline West picks Siemens Mobility
The 220-mph trains will be built in the U.S. at a forthcoming facility and will create “new jobs and a new supply chain,” said Brightline’s CEO.
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EPA unveils environmental justice ‘clearinghouse’ with hundreds of resources
The online library is an "excellent start" for municipal leaders looking to center environmental justice in their work, the National League of Cities’ sustainability director said.
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DOE picks local clean energy projects to receive $27M in grants
More than three dozen state and local governments will receive funds, including $2.2 million for Chicago to launch a building electrification campaign, install EV chargers and other projects.
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HUD tightens flood-protection rules for new and rebuilt homes
One floodplain manager predicts similar state and local standards may pop up nationwide, but those in real estate finance decried the rule.
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Navigating social media and free speech as a public official
Separate accounts for personal and official use are the safest bet to avoid litigation in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision, one lawyer said.
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Clean energy transition could take ‘decades or generations,’ JPMorgan warns
New research from the U.S. bank pointed to inflation, high interest rates and geopolitical issues as key roadblocks delaying the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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Los Angeles’ decade-old street safety plan must be implemented, voters decide
A recently passed ballot measure aims to make streets safer for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. But disagreements remain about the plan’s $3.1 billion cost and impact on first responders.