Posts tagged New York
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Dollars and senseless: What drivers pay (or not) for killing pedestrians
The release of footage of a Seattle police officer speaking callously about the value of a pedestrian’s life sparked backlash and also highlights a grim reality: families left behind after a loved one is killed by a driver typically have few options for covering costs and holding drivers accountable. Keep reading…
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National links: How ancient cooling designs could help us fight climate change
How ancient passive cooling techniques could help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Can Montreal’s newest light rail line serve as a model for the rest of Canada? Dallas will soon have a hike and bike loop. Keep reading…
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National links: Honolulu’s Skyline begins service as the newest rail line in the US
Skyline opens for service in Honolulu. Colorado transit agencies launch free fares for the summer to combat smog. Cities and states nationwide look to avoid a California-style housing crisis. Keep reading…
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National links: Electric cargo bikes prove popular during the pandemic and beyond
More and more families are opting for e-cargo bikes to get around. On one New York street, more than 300 languages are spoken. a closer look at the air we breathe indoors. Keep reading…
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DC has more historic buildings than Boston, Chicago, and Philadelphia combined. Why?
As of 2016, DC had designated 26,749 properties as historic landmarks or historic districts. That’s 19.4 percent of all properties in the District — a proportion many times higher than in cities that are larger and/or older than Washington. Keep reading…
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Video: This traffic solution is gaining traction in the US and our region
The possibility of implementing decongestion pricing, a toll levied on motor vehicles entering the busiest parts of a city, continues to gain momentum in the United States. Keep reading…
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National links: Conversations about mobility justice rev up after Black Lives Matter protests
After George Floyd’s killing and many protests, later, the mobility justice conversation has a resurgence. A study says the coronavirus does not favor dense cities. Some cities offer cash to remote workers to relocate, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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Baltimore residents and local officials want to close some streets to cars and open them to exercise
In many ways, COVID-19 has brought Baltimore City to a standstill. So several Baltimore neighborhood groups, transportation advocates, local elected officials, and even health experts are now pressing to close at least parts of some of the city’s underutilized streets to cars and open them up to pedestrians for exercise. Keep reading…
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National links: A new housing model may emerge during the coronavirus pandemic
A hybrid housing model may bring opportunity and risk. Grocers may be forced to change post-coronavirus. An urban planner mapped the width of every street in New York City, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…
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National links: No wipes in the pipes
Disinfectant wipes are clogging wastewater systems. A look at how highways have reshaped downtown cores. A case of density vs. crowding, and more in this week’s National links. Keep reading…