Urban Planning and Transportation
Monday, April 15, 2024
SB 442 veto override ballots due back this week
Ballots are due back in the Montana Secretary of State's office later this week, as lawmakers decide whether to override Gov. Greg Gianforte's veto …
Utah mayor calls for more federal dollars for rural communities
Federal and agency officials convened with stakeholders in Southeastern Utah to discuss how federal funds can help grow and strengthen local economies…
Study: 14 million U.S. freight trucks vulnerable to hackers
New worker safety regulations meant to log how many hours truckers are on the road may have inadvertently exposed millions of U.S. 18-wheelers to …
IA joins nationwide network of EV charging stations
Iowa is accepting bids from people who want an EV charging station on their land. It's part of a nationwide network of infrastructure designed to …
Patapsco River conditions slow progress on Key Bridge salvage
With temporary channels open to shallow draft vessels only a week after the collapse of the Key Bridge, officials see a much slower path to …
Cutting red tape to access IDs and other vital documents
Advocates are urging Colorado lawmakers to make key improvements to a state program seen as critical to helping people fleeing domestic violence or ex…
ME legislation aims to uncover corporate tax avoidance
Maine lawmakers are considering legislation to require corporations to reveal the amount of state income taxes they pay. Supporters of the bill say …
Colorado lawmakers eye ways to reduce pollution in vulnerable communities
In 2021, Colorado lawmakers took a first step toward addressing decades of toxic pollution disproportionately impacting low-income neighborhoods and …
NY TSA workers’ contract provides better working conditions
New York transportation safety officers will see improved working conditions thanks to a newly ratified contract. The new American Federation of …
Report: NY bill can help climate-burdened communities
A new report shows the costs different regions of New York face from climate change. It says taxpayers were on the hook for more than $2 billion - …
NYS bill could speed up electric transmission installation
New York's Legislature is considering a bill to get clean-energy projects connected to the grid faster. It's called the RAPID Act, for "Renewable …
Advocates back tougher EPA emissions rules for cars, trucks
The Environmental Protection Agency has set new air pollution standards under the federal Clean Air Act for cars and light/medium vehicle models from …