Posts by Jeff Wood — Contributor
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National links: Arizona’s water constraints curbing urban sprawl
Arizona to restrict new developments because of water scarcity. Credit downgrades loom over transit agencies nationwide. Transit agencies face challenges with bus electrification. Keep reading…
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National links: Senior LA Metro official compares bus, bike lanes to the wrongs of highway construction
LA Metro’s Chief Innovation Officer questions approaches to community engagement for bike and bus lane projects. Mesa, AZ is the world’s first Autism Certified City. How Houston hopes to gain more control over its MPO. Keep reading…
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National links: LA’s bus stop shade and light pilot launches, sparks controversy
Will LA’s bus stop shade and light pilot achieve its designers’ aims? How a celebrity football coach sparked conversation around taxing vehicles by weight. Data shows people are moving to outer suburbs at increasing rates. Keep reading…
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National links: College grads struggling with urban affordability, too
Coastal cities now pricing out college graduates too. Taking a lesson from Brussels. Saving transit is cheaper than letting it die. Keep reading…
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National links: NYC’s congestion pricing plan moves forward
Congestion pricing to advance in NYC. A deeper look into the cultural and class-based forces behind McMansions. Now as incumbents, Barcelona’s housing-organizers-turned-politicians are strategizing how to continue their progressive reforms. Keep reading…
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National links: Report highlights connection between healthcare access and transportation
1 in 5 people who lack adequate transportation access report foregoing medical appointments. How porch culture can help tackle loneliness. The pandemic reduced interactions between people of different socioeconomic backgrounds. Keep reading…
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National links: Pandemic population decline in center cities reversing
In this week’s round-up of news from around the country: urban populations rebound; traffic violence disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities; why US developers don’t build more large apartments; and more. Keep reading…
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National links: Donut art, zoning laws clash in free speech debate
A donut mural in New Hampshire sparks debate over free speech and zoning laws. City blocks are a reflection of their city’s character. How walkable cities enable true freedom. Keep reading…
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National links: Bike shares nationwide face challenges amid Lyft’s financial struggles
Bike shares face uncertainty as Lyft struggles to rebound from the pandemic. How accessory dwelling units could help seniors age in place. Ithaca hopes to be a model city for emissions reduction. Keep reading…
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National links: A soon-to-be-enacted bill could transform housing in California
How the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act could drastically increase California’s housing supply. Paris’ challenges and successes in centering people in its planning. Our parking addiction is hurting the economy. Keep reading…