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While evidence mounts that Uber and Lyft are stealing rides from public transit, there's still a chance for ride-hailing apps to do more to help than hurt congestion. The key: using ride-hailing apps to carpool.

February 7 - Dan Sperling

Small cities around the country with high unemployment are desperate for jobs, but when an Amazon distribution center moves into town, it's not all good news.

February 7 - The Atlantic

A new report from the Regional Plan Association identifies the nature of the problem with the New York MTA's construction costs, and recommends 11 possible solutions.

February 7 - The New York Times

Curb design and management play a huge role in other aspects of city life. Put simply, what happens on the curbside directly impacts what happens on the street, both in terms of social and business connectivity.

February 7 - Longitudes

"Smart City" plans for the city of Columbus are taking shape.

February 7 - Smart Cities Dive

Here's a helpful tool for understanding economic growth.

February 7 - Brookings Institution

A study published recently in the Journal of the American Planning Association finds that mixed-use neighborhoods in Toronto are only delivering benefits to those who can afford to pay a premium.

February 7 - CBC News

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One common explanation for recent declines in transit ridership is that gentrification has driven lower-income commuters into car-dependent suburbs. But does data bear this out?

February 6 - Michael Lewyn

Passion for urban planning, love of South Central LA communities, and historical background of the neighborhoods combine in this personal account by Jonathan P. Bell of community-based zoning enforcement.

February 6 - UrbDeZine

Contrary to the opinion of many, cyclists do a better job versus drivers of obeying traffic laws

February 6 - Outside

A low unemployment rate means major investments by the federal government could ultimately harm the economy.

February 6 - FiveThirtyEight

The crash in Cayce, South Carolina on Sunday killed the engineer and conductor riding in the Amtrak locomotive, injuring over 100 passengers and crew members. A locked switch had directed Amtrak #91 into a siding where it hit a parked CSX train.

February 6 - The State

Given that 97 percent of California cities aren't meeting their housing targets, SB 35, last year's landmark "by-right" housing bill, now applies to projects that contain varying amounts of affordable units.

February 6 - East Bay Times

Local politicians and the public had years to review a proposal that would create dedicated lanes for bus service along El Camino as it cuts through the region. The project found very little support.

February 6 - Mountain View Voice

Why some experts are very concerned that Census 2020 will fail the democracy that depends on it.

February 6 - YouTube

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) fees are a bad way to pay for roads, according to an article by Joe Cortright.

February 6 - City Observatory

More details of the Trump Administration's agenda at the Department of Housing and Urban Development were revealed late last week.

February 6 - The Intercept

Mapping housing production over the decades since the 1960s reveals a pattern that must be shifted to achieve the housing growth needed to face the economic and environmental challenges of the 21st century.

February 5 - Buildzoom

One legislator believes CEQA "is a key barrier to California meeting its ambitious climate change goals.”

February 5 - Los Angeles Times

It's a familiar story: local residents don't want commuters cutting through their neighborhoods, and commuters are pushing back.

February 5 - NorthJersey.com