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Western Hills Viaduct Replacement a Top Infrastructure Priority in Cincinnati
New political leadership in the state of Ohio has Cincinnati regional leaders hoping for big state funding for a project to repair and replace the Western Hill Viaduct.

High-Speed Rail Galvanized Development in San Francisco's Transbay District
Even as prospects for high-speed trains dim in California, San Francisco's Transbay Transit Center has already spurred a development spree in the surrounding area.

California Bill Would Increase Wastewater Recycling
In California, a billion gallons of water ends up in the ocean every day. A new bill seeks to curb this practice by requiring treatment facilities to increase recycling and reuse efforts.
Street Makeover On the Way in Portland
The work of the Portland Bureau of Transportation on NE Tillamook Street is a perfect example of how a little bit of money can go a long way for traffic safety.

Tracking a Postmates Delivery Worker's Path, and Resulting Compensation
Many delivery services have come under scrutiny for questionable labor practices. Grub Street follows a Postmates delivery worker through one night to understand the nature of the work and assess the earnings.

Renewables Accelerator to Help Cities With Transition to Clean Energy
Cities across the country have ambitious goals to move to renewable energy, but support at the federal level is lacking. A new program will assist cities with procurement and regulation of renewables.

California's Push to Electrify Its Building Stock
Developers, environmentalists, and other experts discussed the challenge of achieving all-electric homes and businesses at VerdeXchange 2019.

Recyclables Headed to Incinerators or Landfills
China's decision to halt imports of most recyclables from the United States has caused turmoil. With few markets for their recyclables, Philadelphia is sending half of them to a waste-to-energy incinerator in Chester not designed to burn them.
Grant Recipients to Study Michigan's Eviction Rate
Two urban and regional planning faculty at the University of Michigan's Taubman College, Assistant Professor Robert Goodspeed and Professor Emerita Margaret Dewar, were awarded a grant to study data on evictions in Michigan.

Fake Airbnb Listings, Brought to You by Artificial Intelligence
This Airbnb Does Not Exist uses real Airbnb listings to make computer generated fakes.

Friday Eye Candy: The Fascinating and Fetching World of Transit Seat Covers
This is definitely not a one-seat ride.

Anti-Displacement Policies Proposed by Seattle Politicians
The mayor and a councilmember both made potentially sweeping proposals to address displacement as the city moves forward with plans to upzone neighborhoods, in keeping with the Mandatory Housing Affordability policy.

N.Y.C. Takes Steps to Stop Parking Placard Abuse
Transit and cycling advocates say fake and misused placards result in crowded streets and limit mobility.

Will Boston Follow New York City and Consider Cordon Tolling?
Tom Acitelli has been following the intersection of congestion pricing and transportation in Boston, particularly as at affects transit. Noting the landmark agreement on cordon pricing reached in New York on Tuesday, he asks if Boston is ready.

Friday Funny: The Onion Considers the Pros and Cons of Congestion Pricing
The satirical news website The Onion must have seen the big news out of New York this week.

Glendale, California Passes 'Right-to-Lease' Ordinance
To combat displacement, Glendale authorized a new ordinance requiring that landlords offer year-long leases to existing tenants and capping rent hikes.

Dog Parks and Gentrification
When is a dog park more than just a park for dogs?

Revitalization Should Not Overshadow the Continued Decline in Cities
When gentrification takes center stage, neglected places facing poverty, segregation, and disinvestment are overlooked.

Parking Tax Considered to Fund Pedestrian Improvements Around Transit Stations
New Jersey is considering a law that would give cities the option of implementing a new 3.5% parking tax on public and private parking facilities.

Climate Action and the Green New Deal: Interview with Rep. Mike Levin
Long before winning the congressional seat in California's 49th District, Mike Levin advocated for clean energy and a green economy.
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