Across the country, cities are adopting a low-cost, relatively simple solution to improve transit and reduce congestion—bus rapid transit! This is not a new idea. In fact, some cities in …
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On December 13th, the city released the New Orleans Climate Action Plan. This 32-page document describes the city’s main sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and what can be done …
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Disabilities and the ADA July 26th marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and an opportune time to check in on the status of transportation for …
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Often when it comes to cities that are leading the way in public transit, we hear about large coastal ones like New York City, Seattle, or San Francisco. However, there …
We need to talk about streets and how we use them. They make up more than 80% of public space in cities, and yet they are designed around cars and …
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