AZ: Urban Planning and Transportation
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Food forests in southern Arizona help combat heat and hunger
By Max Graham for Grist.Broadcast version by Alex Gonzalez for Arizona News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Serv…
Proposed EPA rule aims to increase EV sales
In Arizona, four in every 1,000 people have electric cars and a federal rule soon to be finalized could increase those numbers. It is gaining support …
Experts: AZ's medium-to-heavy-duty EV infrastructure needs to grow
Since Interstate 10 crosses Arizona, experts believe the state is in need of more electric vehicle infrastructure to support the transition to more …
Expert: Electric Vehicle Sales Not Slowing Down
Experts say consumer interest and sales of electric vehicles in Arizona and across the country aren't slowing down. Arizona is among the top 10 …
Is AZ Still a Retirement Haven? Some Say That is Changing
Arizona has long been known as one of the 'retirement friendly states,' in the U.S. for its affordability, but that is changing. Brendon Blake…
Report Touts Transitioning AZ's Gov't-Fleet Vehicles to Electric
A new report found Arizona could save taxpayers $283 million if state and local governments transition their light-duty fleets to electric vehicles ov…
Report: AZ Cities Rank Low for Park Access
A new report from the Trust for Public Land looked at the 100 most populated cities around the country, and found those with the highest …
Expert: AZ's Dirty Energy Negatively Impacts Kids, Federal Dollars Could Help
April is Earth Month, and for many climate scientists and advocates across the world, it's a time to raise environmental awareness. In Arizona…
AZ Mayor in DC to Discuss City Challenges with Federal Leaders
One Arizona mayor is among the more than 2,800 elected city officials in Washington, D.C., this week for The National League of Cities' Congressional …
Public Input Needed for AZ's Long-Range Transportation Plan
The Arizona Department of Transportation wants to hear from people across the state as it looks to set priorities for the state's 2050 Long-Range Tran…
USPS Boosts Electric Vehicles in New Delivery Fleet to 50%
The U.S. Postal Service is buying nearly 85,000 new vehicles, and estimates about 40% of them will be electric vehicles. That includes 50,000 new …
Study: AZ Can Save Billions by Converting to Electric Vehicles by 2035
A new report found by speeding up the timetable to fully adopt electric vehicles, Arizona could reap significant health and economic benefits in the …