Monterey Park Votes to Permanently Ban Data Centers
Voters in Monterey Park, California, have approved a ballot measure enacting a permanent citywide ban on data centers, citing concerns over air…
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Bellevue’s Wilburton Rezoning Shows Promise for Housing Affordability
A year into its implementation, Bellevue's Wilburton neighbourhood rezoning policy is attracting significant housing development, with early indications that its "funded inclusionary…
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Arizona Records Hottest Spring in 131 Years Amidst Rising Temperatures
A record-breaking spring in Arizona, with temperatures significantly above average, raises concerns about the impact of extreme heat and its potential link…
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Thousands Died in Non-Traffic Incidents in 2021, Highlighting Parking Lot and Driveway Dangers
A recent report indicates nearly 4,000 fatalities and over 60,000 injuries occurred in parking lots and driveways in 2021, underscoring the need…
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New York Considers One-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers
New York's legislature has passed a bill that could implement a one-year statewide ban on new data centers, aiming to allow time…
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Finding Common Ground: Can Street Safety Advocates Unite on Core Issues?
An opinion piece in Streetsblog NYC suggests that despite recent acrimony, groups advocating for cyclist safety and those concerned about e-bike risks…
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Seattle’s Light Rail Surges to Become US’s Busiest Following Line 2 Expansion
New data reveals Sound Transit's Link system has surpassed Los Angeles and Boston in ridership, driven by the recent opening of the…
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Bus Route 666 to Hel Revived in Poland Amid Religious Outcry
Intercity operator FlixBus has reinstated the controversial bus line number 666, connecting Kraków to the seaside resort of Hel, sparking renewed debate…
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Beavers Deployed to Alleviate Flooding at West London Tube Station
An innovative approach using beavers as natural engineers has been employed to tackle persistent flooding issues at a West London Underground station,…
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Chicago Advocates Demand Protected Bike Lanes After Cyclist Fatality
The death of Riley O'Neil, a CDOT Complete Streets planner, has reignited calls for safer cycling infrastructure in Chicago, particularly protected bike…
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Dutch Cycling Film Offers Blueprint for Sustainable Urban Mobility
A new documentary explores the Netherlands' successful model for cycling infrastructure and its potential as a global template for creating people-centric cities.
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Chicago Opens Grace Street Neighborhood Greenway, Connecting RiverRun to Lakefront Trail
A new three-mile neighborhood greenway aims to provide a low-stress cycling route between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, incorporating contraflow bike…
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