Posts about United States
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National links: Rise of SUVs hampered motor emission reductions from 2010 to 2022
The proliferation of SUVs significantly hampered motor emission reductions in the last decade. Suggestions to build political consensus around policies that de-center car use in cities. How the 30-year mortgage creates a bifurcated market of “haves and have-nots.” Keep reading…
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National links: Charlotte City Council steps back from hard-fought zoning reforms
Charlotte, NC, risks backsliding on inclusive housing reforms. How land-value taxes could reshape Detroit. Baby Boomers dominate the housing market. Keep reading…
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Study: Narrower traffic lanes reduce crashes
While many state Departments of Transportation insist on larger lanes for safety, new research continues to demonstrate that wider lanes are more dangerous. Keep reading…
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National links: The one with bad urban design
Corporate expansion can compromise the community appeal of retail stores. Austin takes a walk on the no-parking-minimum side. Cities in Tennessee and Germany that have bad urban design reputations try to shed their past. Keep reading…
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National links: Cities are rethinking curbside management strategies
Cities are thinking about better ways to use their curbside space. Norway is grappling with the consequences of widespread adoption of electric vehicles. How consistent, incremental improvements to public space in Halifax made their waterfront flourish. Keep reading…
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Transit workforce needs new solutions to survive
More than four in five transit workers nationally are approaching retirement, and that’s on top of an existing bus operator shortage. Transit agencies need to adapt to ensure a functional workforce, and advocates can help them. Keep reading…
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National links: Duplicating serendipity when more people are working at home
Can cities foster serendipity with workers at home? Some Minneapolis residents weaponizing environmental law against comprehensive urban plan. Cruise license revoked by the California DMV. Keep reading…
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National links: Designing for autism benefits everyone
How neuro-inclusive design benefits all people. New research reveals how pandemic-era reductions in traffic increased access to jobs in many cities. Starter cars are increasingly unaffordable for many consumers. Keep reading…
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National links: Caltrans official allegedly faced retaliation for speaking out against highway expansion
Caltrans allegedly retaliated against a whistleblower flagging improper highway expansions. Why Japan has affordable and abundant housing, and the United States doesn’t. How traffic speeds around the world differ. Keep reading…
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Dollars and senseless: What drivers pay (or not) for killing pedestrians
The release of footage of a Seattle police officer speaking callously about the value of a pedestrian’s life sparked backlash and also highlights a grim reality: families left behind after a loved one is killed by a driver typically have few options for covering costs and holding drivers accountable. Keep reading…