Streetsblog SF Headlines May 21
A brief look at current urbanism news from Streetsblog SF.
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Kansas City Completes Riverfront Streetcar Extension
The Kansas City streetcar has officially opened its new Riverfront extension, marking the culmination of years of work on the 6.5-mile transit…
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HUD Releases Housing Regulation ‘Best Practices’ for State and Local Governments
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has published recommendations for local governments aimed at streamlining housing regulations, following a federal…
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Campaign Dynamics Shift in Chicago’s Archer Avenue Traffic Safety Project Debate
New developments in the ongoing debate over the Archer Avenue traffic safety project in Chicago's Brighton Park indicate a shift in campaign…
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Private Investment Key to Accelerating E-Bus Transition, Says ITDP Report
A new report from the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) highlights the critical role of private sector investment and collaboration…
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El Monte’s Zamora Park Reopens After Extensive Renovation, Enhancing Community Public Realm
Zamora Park in El Monte, California, has completed a significant renovation, transforming a previously decaying urban green space into a refreshed and…
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Amendments to the ROAD to Housing Bill: Key Differences Emerge Between US House and Senate Versions
Significant amendments have been made to the bipartisan ROAD to Housing bill in the US House, introducing key differences from the Senate's…
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Commentary Highlights Scepticism Over High-Speed Bus Proposals Amidst Calls for Rail Investment
A recent commentary piece critically examines proposals for high-speed bus systems as an alternative to conventional rail infrastructure, arguing for greater investment…
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EPA to formally rescind certain PFAS drinking water regulations
The agency proposed two rules: one to rescind drinking water standards for four PFAS and another to allow some water utilities to delay…
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NYC Proposes Reforms to Accelerate Affordable Housing Delivery
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan to significantly speed up the development of affordable housing, aiming to cut…
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