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Good Roads Are Good For The Environment
<p>A European road organization has published a report showing that improved roads lead to a reduced carbon footprint and environmental benefits, following a detailed study by an independent Norwegian research group showing the same result.</p>
Fuel Cell Bus Fleet Plan Unveiled For British Columbia
<p>Officials in British Columbia have announced plans to create the world's first fleet of buses powered by fuel cells. The fleet would debut in the city of Whistler by the 2010 winter Olympics.</p>
L.A. Is The 'Most Polluted' U.S. City
<p>Los Angeles has topped the American Lung Association's list of the most polluted American cities.</p>
Mississippi River Diversion Plan Could Reclaim Land
<p>Engineers have unveiled a massive plan to let the Mississippi River flow out of several of its levees to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into the ocean. Proponents say the $50 billion plan would reclaim much of the land-building sediment.</p>
Builders, Environmentalists, Housing Advocates Unite To Protect Transfer Fees
<p>In a truly unusual array of political forces, developers have joined with environmentalists and housing advocates to oppose a bill sponsored by realtors that would eliminate the use of transfer fees to finance open space and affordable housing.</p>
'Poor, But Sexy' European City Sees Real Estate Boom
<p>Investors are flocking to Berlin gambling that the city's economy will catch up with its image.</p>
Big Brother Is Watching ... And Listening ... And Talking
<p>Citing the popularity and success of closed-circuit television cameras that have been installed in many public places for crime-fighting purposes, politicians in the UK are considering attaching microphones and even loudspeakers to these cameras.</p>
Controversy Erupts Over Staten Island Comprehensive Plan Idea
<p>According to the new study by the Center for an Urban Future, Staten Island needs its own comprehensive plan. But the Deputy NYC Mayor for Economic Development and Rebuilding disagrees.</p>
Residents Fight Condos To Preserve Historically Black Neighborhood
<p>Local residents are fighting against plans to build condos and redevelop a historically black section of Los Angeles, a move that they fear will gentrify their neighborhood.</p>
Should Dangerous Cargo Be Routed Around Cities?
<p>Some security experts are using the recent collapse of a Bay Area bridge due to an overturned oil tanker to highlight the dangers of routing hazardous cargo through cities.</p>
'Adaptive' Housing For Flood-Prone Areas
<p>Using a steel dock-like structure and blocks of Styrofoam, a Louisiana professor has designed housing that avoids flood-damage by moving with rising water.</p>
Florida's Largest Land Holder Makes Plans For The Panhandle
<p><em>NPR</em> profiles a development company that is Florida's largest landowner, and looks at its New Urbanism-tinged plans for developing more than 800,000 acres in the rapidly growing Florida Panhandle.</p>
Politicians Propose Mag-Lev In Scotland
<p>Politicians in Scotland are trying to gather support for a plan to build a high-speed magnetic levitation train between the country's two biggest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh. But opponents worry the proposal would hinder other rail development.</p>
Transport Privatization: Full Speed Ahead
<p>Investors are lining up to bid on American's transportation infrastructure, with many public sector managers happy to solve their budget woes.</p>
Will Washington D.C. Follow NYC's Lead Towards Congestion Tax?
<p>D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty recently stated his desire to investigate the feasibility of a congestion tax, sparking immediate debate about the possible effects on the region.</p>
Granny Flats An Easy Fix For Affordable Housing
<p>If communities are serious about creating more affordable housing, laws against accessory units should be changed.</p>
Does Your Neighborhood Have A Blog?
<p>A new survey finds that neighborhoods experiencing gentrification have a high number of people blogging about their community.</p>
Schwarzenegger To Slash California Bullet Train Funding
<p>California governor cites other pressing transportation needs.</p>
Will Reduced Transit Fares Bring Back Bus Riders?
<p>While San Jose's light rail ridership has soared, its bus ridership has plummeted over 33% in six years. In an unprecedented effort to restore ridership, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has decreased day and monthly pass prices.</p>
Mexican President Proposes Road Privatization
<p>Despite a crumbling toll road that many call a failure, Mexican President Felipe Calderón is pushing measures that would create numerous toll roads in the country. With little money to invest in infrastructure, his plans rely on privatization.</p>
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