Posts tagged New York City
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National links: Paris as a model to transform transportation
Paris as a model for reducing car dependency. Texas Bitcoin mine may be causing health issues for local residents. Japan considers a 310-mile underground freight system. 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: Cities embrace skating-friendly design as a way to liven up public spaces
Major cities are embracing skating as a way to revitalize public spaces. How the cityhood movement may be reinforcing segregation in Lousiana and beyond. Amtrak and Brightline compete for service in Ohio. 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: Remote working trends are changing
Questioning assumptions about work-from-home trends. Has AirBnB evolved beyond the gig economy? Copenhagen pioneers climate-resilient design as a “sponge city.” Keep reading…
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National links: Business groups increasingly support people-centered streets
Business Improvement Districts increasingly support people-centered street redesigns. Dangerous urban heat endangers users of playgrounds and bus stops. Utah launches a first-of-its-kind road pricing pilot. 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: 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: American Association of Railroads rallies against electrification
American railroads rail against electrification. New York City centralizes management of public spaces. Major Belgian cities find success in reducing car traffic. 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…