Urban Planning/Transportation
MD Communities Win 'Green Streets, Green Jobs, Green Towns' Grant
Communities in Maryland have been awarded portions of a $1 million grant to support infrastructure projects such as improving local waterway health an…
Advocates: NYC Tree Canopy Must Be Equitably Distributed
With a historic budget for parks and recreation, New York City is crafting strategic plans to increase tree canopy through an environmental justice …
State Lawmakers to Consider Wildlife Crossings Bill Today
A bill to prioritize wildlife crossings gets a hearing in the state Senate Transportation Committee today. The Safe Roads and Wildlife Protection …
CT Diesel Price Hike Coming in July
Connecticut residents can expect to see a sharp increase in diesel fuel prices starting July 1, and trucking companies say it will be passed on to …
Equity, Environmental Justice Critical to NM Infrastructure Spending
A new report outlined how state officials can use money from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to address environmental justice, an …
Report: Infrastructure Funding a Chance to Advance Environmental Justice
The Infrastructure Act is providing $1.2 trillion for improvement projects across water, energy, building and transportation sectors. A new report …
Coloradans Brace for Higher Energy Bills in Summer
Coloradans are not likely to see much relief in their utility bills any time soon, as a late May cold spell gives way to the full heat of summer…
Police to Truck, SUV Drivers: Keep Eyes Open at Crosswalks
Summer is here, and South Dakota roads and intersections will likely see more pedestrians. With larger pickup trucks and SUVs still prevalent…
Improving Urban Tree-Canopy Equity a Community Collaboration
By Patrick Dunn for Planet Detroit.Broadcast version by Emily Scott for Maryland News Connection with support from the Solutions Journalism Network S…
Staffing Issues Spread to Iowa's Local Governments
Local governments in Iowa say they're not immune to hiring challenges seen in the private sector, which is prompting municipalities to rethink how …
U.S. 26 Wildlife Crossings Advance in WY with Heavy Summer Traffic
Americans are hitting the road for summer vacation, and many will be headed to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks via U.S. Highway 26…
Report: Diesel Engines Major Air Polluters in Illinois
Pollution from diesel engines can cause a variety of health issues, and a new report reveals some Illinois communities face higher risks from diesel …