Urban Planning and Transportation
Thursday, November 30, 2023
As climate change conference opens, one CA city takes action
As world leaders gather in Dubai for the international conference on climate change, the City of Long Beach is acting on multiple fronts to help the …
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Will big oil companies cover climate change costs in NY?
Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of …
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
EV companies call for expanded heavy-duty truck charging infrastructure
Clean-energy companies and supporters are calling on federal officials to prioritize the development of charging infrastructure for EV powered medium …
Monday, November 27, 2023
EV companies call for building heavy-duty vehicle infrastructure
Clean-energy advocates in Ohio and around the country say now is the time for the government to ensure the nation has the medium- and heavy-duty truck…
More support from Congress urged to protect wildlife corridors
Wildlife corridor conservation is in the spotlight in Congress. Last week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries…
Traffic lanes: the narrower the better?
Redrawing some California traffic lanes to make them narrower would make many city streets safer according to a new study from Johns Hopkins Universit…
ME towns share plans, resources to build climate resilience
Community groups across Maine are helping small towns with fewer resources better prepare for the growing threat of climate change. They are …
Could narrower traffic lanes help reduce harmful emissions?
Wisconsin's largest city has seen recent debate over highway expansion plans amid environmental concerns, and a new study suggested for similar …
Highway changes could make Hartford a walkable city
A Connecticut Department of Transportation study has outlined plans to make Hartford a walkable city. The Greater Hartford Mobility Study proposes …
Southern CA ports lead the way for 'green' shipping
The importance of making ports and shipping more environmentally friendly was the topic of a town hall meeting on Tuesday. Three California members …
New healing space, outreach efforts highlight community safety work in MN
A Minneapolis neighborhood celebrates the opening of a centralized location for community safety initiatives today. The nonprofit behind the effort …
Removing barriers along iconic Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with the Sublette Pronghorn migration corridor designation process. Josh Metten, Wyoming …