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Mass. lawmaker says ‘congestion pricing’ should be considered to address the T’s fiscal woes - The Boston Globe
State senator Brendan Crighton, who co-chairs the Legislature’s transportation committee, spoke at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.
Mandi Spishak-Thomas@aspishakthomas.com
Not only do boulders ensure pedestrian islands remain for pedestrians (not cars), but they also provide a much needed place to sit. In a world where benches and public seating are basically nonexistent, the boulders offer a welcome reprieve for dogs and humans alike!
Alex Schieferdecker@alexschief.bsky.social
Appearing on the @copenhagenizers.bsky.social Index is an important milestone for Minneapolis! We've come a very long way *AND* we've got a lot more work to do. The good news is that steadily we're making it happen. Culture and infrastructure don't happen overnight. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOYM...
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Brady Street Business Improvement District Partners with City of Milwaukee DPW on New Traffic Calming Measures
Mandi Spishak-Thomas@aspishakthomas.com
Not only do boulders ensure pedestrian islands remain for pedestrians (not cars), but they also provide a much needed place to sit. In a world where benches and public seating are basically nonexistent, the boulders offer a welcome reprieve for dogs and humans alike!
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11-story, 144-unit project filed in Bushwick - New York News Beep
BUSHWICK — 21 CHARLES PLACE in Bushwick, currently a vacant lot, is set to become an 11-story, 115-foot-tall mixed-use tower, according to New York YIMBY. The
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New trends in making offices attractive: high quality amenities | Downtown place values
An empty subway car during the evening commute.Covid and post-covid work from home practices have crushed downtowns (and transit systems), which now may have 50% or fewer the number of daily worker visits. RTO or return to office has been promoted by cities to bring support back to Downto
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Long a relief zone for wildlife and water, San Rafael Valley is now in shadow of new border wall
Almost 230 miles of the Arizona-Mexico border was lined with a 30-foot steel bollard wall during the first Trump administration — part of a project that cost roughly $15 billion and covered just over ...
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Food Procurement Policies Can Promote Healthier, More Resilient Cities
Op-ed: In August, Chicago set new nutrition standards for all food and beverages sold or served on city property. It's one of a growing number of major cities to have established healthy food purchasi...
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The 30 Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the World, the 2025 Copenhagenize Index Arrives
The Copenhagenize Index, the most comprehensive ranking of urban cycling friendliness, evaluates 100 cities on how far they’ve gone to make cycling safe, convenient, and appealing.
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Bikeshare Shouldn’t Kick Tourists to the Curb
Barcelona’s bikeshare program excludes non-Spanish visitors. Other cities charge tourists much higher fees to rent two-wheelers. Which policy makes more sense?
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‘Road diets’ in Las Vegas: Removing traffic lanes for bike, bus lanes
Clark County Public Works quietly removed one traffic lane in each direction along Grand Canyon Dr. between Russell Road and Maule over the summer.
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