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Massachusetts dedicates $8B to transportation in FY2026 budget
Public transportation funding will help the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority narrow its deficit. Roads and bridges also received funding.
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Detroit deploys drones and AI to target building efficiency improvements
The city has partnered with startups and a tech incubator to test drone and AI technology that guides energy retrofits, saving time and money compared with traditional assessments.
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California walks back environmental law for housing, high-speed rail
The changes to the California Environmental Quality Act could greatly speed up the issuance of building permits.
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New York congestion pricing at 6 months: the results
The New York City region has seen less traffic, faster buses and increased transit ridership since the tolling program began Jan. 5.
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Cities can decarbonize buildings while cutting costs, new road map says
The guide from Climate Mayors and Veolia aims to help cities tackle one of their biggest greenhouse gas emissions challenges, even as federal support for energy efficiency and decarbonization shrinks.
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New Texas law allows apartments in some nonresidential zones
Senate Bill 840 requires local governments to approve any project that meets its qualifications.
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Autonomous public transit shuttle launches, a US first
The microtransit service could be “the very beginning of public transit being disrupted,” according to the chief executive of the company operating it.
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Chicago must install accessible pedestrian signals at all signalized intersections by 2040
The federal court order will “completely transform” Chicago’s pedestrian grid for visually disabled pedestrians, an advocate said.
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US faces ‘road safety emergency,’ IIHS president says
David Harkey criticized the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for not doing more to improve vehicle safety during a House subcommittee hearing last week.
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Enforcement, education could reduce traffic deaths from distracted driving: report
The National Distracted Driving Coalition reviewed traffic enforcement practices shown to help change behaviors and save lives.
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Mobility data creates traffic modeling opportunities, privacy challenges: MIT panel
Panelists from TomTom and StreetLight Data described the benefits of abundant data as well as some shortcomings and gaps.
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$1.3B Texas bridge aims to improve traffic safety, facilitate shipping
The bridge in Corpus Christi adds a shared-use path, a community plaza, LED lighting and xeriscape landscaping, the city says.
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US high-speed rail projects: The latest news
For California's High-Desert Corridor, HDR has received a five-year contract for design and support services.
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Retrieved from New York State Energy Research & Development Authority on June 26, 2025
New York offering up to $750K for facility decarbonization projects
The Large-Scale Thermal program is accepting applications through July 31 for heating, cooling and hot water systems in single buildings of at least 100,000 square feet or campuses of 250,000 square feet and up.
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2025’s top smart city conferences
Smart city technology, housing, climate action, transportation, public safety and more take center stage at events in 2025.
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LA’s six-county regional railroad to reset fares July 1
Metrolink looks to restore ridership and revenue with simpler fares, which will cost less for most riders, the agency says.
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How the ‘big beautiful bill’ could impact affordable housing construction
Low-income housing tax credits, opportunity zones and state regulation of algorithmic rent-setting tools all face changes in the massive budget bill passed by the Senate.
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Complete streets policy scores show gains
With Biden administration support, small and large cities developed better policies for safer street designs, the latest report found, but future support is uncertain.
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Uber Eats, Serve Robotics roll into Atlanta
The robotics firm will offer delivery to about 50,000 Atlanta residents as it continues expanding its partnership with Uber Eats.
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FBI director calls for local law enforcement vigilance in ‘heightened threat environment’
“There is no better ground-level intelligence than cops,” Kash Patel said, as the Israel-Iran conflict and recent incidents raise concerns about attacks in the U.S.
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Smart loading zones help cities take back the curb
Successfully managing curb space with IoT-enabled loading zones hinges on enforcement, communication and coordination with all stakeholders.
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Office conversions accelerate, but many older buildings face demolition: reports
Residential conversions are helping address housing shortages in some communities, but high costs and incompatible structural designs remain challenges.
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Why some cities are bucking state sanctuary laws
“Non-sanctuary” resolutions signal growing tension between local control, state policy and federal immigration enforcement. Are these meaningful assertions of self-rule, political theater — or both?
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Summer power bills are going up, federal government warns
Consumers will see a “slight increase” in power bills this summer, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Monday. But that analysis is based on expectations for cooler weather.
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US cities got better for biking: 2025 report
The nation’s cities continue to build bike-friendly infrastructure, but changes in federal policy may threaten funding for these projects.