Infographic: What drivers think about tolls
Americans support tolls when they're used to directly fund infrastructure projects and when they help drivers avoid traffic and save time. Learn more about public perception on tolling by viewing this infographic.
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Amid an unprecedented increase in federal spending, cities and counties stand to benefit from partnerships
The so-called “American dream” of upward mobility has more or less stagnated: Today, a little more than 40 percent of children raised at the bottom of the income ladder remain there as adults, according to Pew Charitable Trusts, and only half grow up to earn more than their parents. This data points to a concerning […]
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Cities Connecting Children to Nature initiative adds 15 new cities to program
Researchers have correlated access to nature with positive impacts like lower stress and anxiety, leading to higher academic achievement, increased emotional learning, stronger social connections, better self esteem, and a greater sense of environmental stewardship. But in today’s built environment, where concrete and brick dominate landscapes, nature is often a car drive or train ride away—and […]
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Making urban placemaking equitable through collaboration
What makes a city a city? Ask 10 people, and you’ll likely receive 10 different answers: the community, the buildings, the culture, the restaurants. But one element that has an outsized impact on a city’s character—yet is often overlooked—is urban placemaking. Urban placemaking is an overarching approach and a set of hands-on strategies that center […]
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Historic infrastructure investment presents opportunity to improve roadway safety
Two years ago, the pandemic changed everything—remote work became normalized; the popularity of delivery services went through the roof; roadway deaths spiked with fewer commuters and wide-open highways. They haven’t come down. “The reality in America right now is that no matter the size of your community or whether it is urban, suburban or rural, […]
