Seattle Public Library Levy Renewal Campaign Underway
Seattle residents are being asked to renew a seven-year library levy that will provide significant annual funding for the Seattle Public Library…
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Scooter Manufacturer Adds Safety Warning After Deadly Bridge Crash
Teverun, maker of a high-speed electric scooter involved in a fatal collision, has updated its website with a disclaimer after public outcry…
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Streetsblog NYC’s 20th Anniversary Street Fair Canceled Due to Injury
The popular urbanism publication has postponed its celebration, originally planned for June 13, due to a significant injury sustained by its editor.
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Costly Infrastructure Projects: Engineering Problems vs. “Phone Call Problems
An analysis from Strong Towns highlights how complex infrastructure projects often incur massive costs by treating human coordination issues as technical engineering…
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Bay Area Transit Funding Measure Secures Ballot Spot Amidst Policy Setbacks
Advocates celebrate a significant victory in signature gathering for a regional transit funding initiative, while expressing disappointment over state-level cuts to transit…
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The Urbanist Announces June Housing Forum and July Fundraiser
The Urbanist is hosting a candidate forum on housing policy and a summer fundraiser event, bringing together candidates and supporters to discuss…
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Streetsblog LA Headlines Round-up
A summary of key urbanism-related news from Streetsblog LA's Monday headlines, covering election links, street repaving, and specific neighbourhood developments.
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US Homelessness Sees Modest Drop Following Record Highs, HUD Report Indicates
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released its annual report, showing a 3% decrease in homelessness nationwide. This…
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Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act Takes Effect, Signalling Regional Coordination Efforts
A significant piece of legislation aimed at enhancing transit coordination across Northern Illinois is now in effect, potentially reshaping regional transportation planning…
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Advocates Map and Grade Bike Racks to Highlight Shortages and Poor Quality
A Las Vegas-based initiative aims to improve cycling infrastructure by documenting and evaluating existing bike parking, revealing critical gaps and subpar installations.
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