Posts tagged Colorado
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National links: Oakland ramps up universal basic mobility program
Oakland, California, expands its universal basic mobility program. How cities can innovate to keep cool during the summer. Revisiting early light rail successes in the US and Canada Keep reading…
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National links: Noise pollution from traffic hurts children’s brains
Traffic noise pollution negatively impacts children’s brain development. Cities need to rethink their approach to retail land use regulations. Caltrans views highway expansion as being aligned with the state’s climate goals. Keep reading…
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National links: Boston’s MBTA ridership rebounds, emphasizing mid-day and night service
How tree planting efforts can reflect historic distrust in city programs. Boston commuter rail sees ridership rebound by prioritizing off-peak service. Cities are learning lessons from New York’s High Line and pursuing their versions of the project. Plus, a quote on Governor Hochul’s 11th-hour reversal on road pricing. Keep reading…
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National links: A retrospective on eight years of scooter sharing
Looking back on the impact of e-scooters. Interest rates gum up existing housing stock. Researchers in Australia find links between car exhaust and brake pad particulates and Alzheimer’s. Keep reading…
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National links: Colorado governor connects transit vision with housing and climate goals
Colorado’s governor wants to expand transit service across the state. How a new federal program looks to better coordinate transit projects with localities. Bogota, Colombia, faces challenges to its transit paradigm. 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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National links: California may soon enact a much-needed housing bill
SB423 would streamline affordable housing and mixed-use development approvals across California until 2036. Norway’s record-breaking bike tunnel. Momentum builds for a rail line in Colorado. Keep reading…
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National links: Honolulu’s Skyline begins service as the newest rail line in the US
Skyline opens for service in Honolulu. Colorado transit agencies launch free fares for the summer to combat smog. Cities and states nationwide look to avoid a California-style housing crisis. Keep reading…
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National links: This month marks 100 years of car-centered streets
The centennial of auto dependence. Why US transit projects are so expensive. Home prices are dropping unevenly across the country. Keep reading…
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Strategies the Washington region can borrow from other cities to make TOD more equitable
As the Washington region makes way for more transit-oriented development around Metro stations, the Purple Line, and other transit hubs, here are some equity-centered initiatives leaders can consider from other cities across the country. Keep reading…