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When tolls rise on the 66 Express Lanes, trips decrease. according to a new report by the Virginia Department of Transportation.

January 29 - Patch

A strongly worded opinion piece calls out historic preservation as a tool of the affluent urban elite.

January 29 - The New York Times

It will be a big year for transit openings in North America, with even more on the way in years to follow.

January 28 - the transport politic

Though studies show that over their lifetime EVs produce fewer emissions than gas guzzlers, EVs generate considerably more CO2 than a gas car on the assembly line, making renewably sourced energy a key factor for an EV to break even with a gas car.

January 28 - Wisconsin AV Proving Ground

The state gas tax cannot provide the funding that Washington needs for its transportation system, according to a recent opinion piece published by the Seattle Times. But state legislators can look to bold, progressive revenue options for the future.

January 28 - The Seattle Times

The recently revealed Proto-Model-X building would reach new heights for timber.

January 28 - Sidewalk Talk

The idea of taxing rental homes at a commercial rate is likely to be a hot button in Colorado.

January 28 - The Denver Post

Plans to extend The 606 bike and pedestrian path north to the planned Lincoln Yards mega-development project recently took a crucial step forward.

January 28 - Chicago Tribune

The city of Orlando, Florida is examined as the worst example of the nation's pedestrian safety crisis.

January 28 - Curbed

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Urban analytics has the potential to benefit both planners and the world. Here' are a few ways that new data-based approaches can open new levels of analysis and understanding.

January 28 - Kayla Matthews

A landmark state lawsuit will be settled if the Huntington Beach City Council approves an amended specific plan that increases housing. The lawsuit was enabled by 2017 legislation strengthening California's 50-year-old housing element law.

January 27 - Los Angeles Daily News

There are a number of obstacles and issues related to the 2020 Census enumeration of apartment building residents. This set of FAQs covers “Census Information for Rental Property Owners.”

January 27 - Metropolitan Council

A bold proposal to overhaul the region’s bus system will require leaders and government officials who will commit to putting the needs of riders front and center.

January 27 - Los Angeles Times

Areas like St-Denis Street used to be bustling shopping destinations, but a shift in recent years has resulted in many empty storefronts.

January 27 - Montreal Gazette

Despite appearances and a popular media narrative, Baby Boomers aren't becoming more urban in old age—when compared to previous generations at the same age.

January 27 - The New York Times

Governor Greg Abbott recently described a possible shift in state transportation infrastructure priorities—one that doesn’t involve funding road projects.

January 27 - D Magazine

The Lee Highway is expected to face new strains, and new life, with the arrival of Amazon, so planners are planning a transformation, starting with a new bus lane.

January 27 - Arl Now

The world is sprawling as it develops, according to ambitious new research.

January 27 - PhysOrg

After a brief appearance in 2012, ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft had yet to touch down in Vancouver, British Columbia. That changed on January 24.

January 26 - Quartz

Anchorage's People Mover transit system reports ridership has increased for the first time in a decade. Ridership increased 5.7% in annual ridership as compared to 2018.

January 26 - KTUU Channel 2