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Deep DiveIs US high-speed rail finally on a roll?
With two projects underway, business, labor and government leaders see the dawn of a new industry that “could be a very important part of the U.S. economy,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
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California pours $827M into local homelessness response with increased accountability measures
The state is collecting monthly data on how communities spend the money and whether investments make a measurable difference.
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Philadelphia bans rent-setting software, joining San Francisco
The software lets residential landlords indirectly coordinate, raising rents, lowering occupancy rates and increasing evictions, lawmakers say. San Francisco’s ban is in effect, while Philadelphia’s awaits the mayor’s signature.
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Passenger rail, freight rail get $2.4B from Federal Railroad Administration
Grants announced today are the largest-ever funding round for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
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New York unveils daily wildfire risk map
As dry weather fuels brush fires in the state, officials and researchers launched a data tool they say will get critical information to the public and firefighters more quickly.
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Robotaxi company Waymo raises $5.6B to expand operations
The company plans to use the money to bring its “Waymo One” commercial ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities.
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Phoenix cool pavement study shows technology tradeoffs
The reflective coating is more effective in certain urban areas than others, Arizona State University researchers said in a report prepared for the city.
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FTA orders transit agencies to protect workers amid rising assaults
“No American should go to work and worry they will not return home safely,” the Federal Transit Administration’s deputy administrator said. Agencies must respond by Dec. 26.
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California doles out $3.8B for transportation improvements
Approximately 600 local governments and regional transportation authorities will receive money, according to the California Transportation Commission.
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FAA sets air taxi pilot training, operations final rule
Powered-lift aircraft like eVTOL, which operate like both helicopters and airplanes, are "the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years," the FAA administrator said in announcing the new rule.
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NYC comptroller proposes stopping pensions’ private market investments in fossil fuels
The funds would be the first U.S. public pension plans to have exclusions on investing in fossil fuel infrastructure like pipelines and liquefied natural gas terminals.
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How US cities are investing in green infrastructure
The nation’s largest city is spending millions on porous pavement while communities in the Midwest are greening neglected alleys to mitigate flooding.
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Transit measures are on the November ballot in these city, county and state elections
Voters are being asked to approve billions in taxes to support public transit, roads, greenbelts and bike and pedestrian infrastructure.
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California’s first carbon capture and storage facility gets local approval
The decision follows heated debate among community members about the project’s economic and health impacts.
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Vacant office space is costing US cities billions in annual rental losses: report
Residential conversion challenges call into question their potential role in stemming the rent losses in cities including New York and Los Angeles, Switch On Business says.
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Wider streets are more dangerous for pedestrians to cross
Longer street crossings are more likely to lead to more pedestrian collisions, according to a New York University study of 49,000 crossings in three cities.
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$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays
The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.
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Legal threats to city, state natural gas bans: A timeline
A Maryland county’s law requiring building standards that mandate all-electric buildings is under fire from business and labor groups and a gas utility.
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Office-to-residential conversions are tough. Could dorm-style co-living be the answer?
Microapartments with shared bathrooms and kitchens could suit service workers, retirees and young professionals and cost 25% to 35% less than converting offices to traditional apartments, Pew and Gensler researchers said.
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Massachusetts investing in commuter rail to relieve traffic congestion
“Our roads are at a standstill,” the state’s transportation secretary said at a conference last week, detailing how the state is making passenger rail a priority.
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13 multifamily housing-related ballot measures to watch in November
While California’s proposition to remove limits on local rent control has attracted national headlines, other jurisdictions also have initiatives focused on addressing housing challenges.
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Transportation costs soared in major US cities over the past 10 years
Inflation was the leading driver of higher transportation costs in 10 major cities, according to the New York state comptroller. The average household spent over $12,700 on transportation in the 2022-2023 period.
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OpinionCommunities could lose unspent ARPA funds in December if they don’t do this
Governments generally must “obligate” the funds, which requires more than passing a budget or earmarking them for use.
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Food waste responsible for 14% of US methane emissions, report finds
The top solution for addressing food waste-related methane is centralized composting, says a report issued by ReFED with the support of the Global Methane Hub.
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What does it take to decarbonize a manufactured home community?
A community-scale retrofit project in Colorado offers a path toward lowering power bills for a population that faces high levels of energy insecurity.
