How ride-hailing is changing urban mobility

Ride-hailing services are one example of how urban transportation is changing. Their rapid growth is easy to understand. The people who use them like the convenience of being able to summon a ride on-demand with a smart phone app. There’s also a very real chance they are or will be disruptive for city transportation networks: […]

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A look at how governments are tackling food waste (part one)

Part one of a three-part series this week looks at how some governments large and small are dealing with food scraps.

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Michigan attorney general dismisses all remaining Flint water crisis criminal charges

The Michigan Department of Attorney General has dismissed all criminal charges related to the Flint, Mich., water crisis. The office announced the charges against eight defendants were dismissed in a statement on June 13, according to MLive. The office has instead started fresh with an expanded investigation. “Legitimate criminal prosecutions require complete investigations,” the statement reads, […]

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Austin utility warns public about scam calls

The City of Austin Utilities Department warned customers earlier this week to be aware of phony phone calls looking to scam residents. On Tuesday, June 11, more than 100 commercial and residential customers called the utility’s customer service center to ask about calls they received from an individual claiming to be with the city or […]

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Empowering women in redevelopment

Inclusive urban planning is one of the most important elements in achieving a city’s successful reinvention. The infusion of women’s perspectives, along with socially diverse input, on key elements such as planning, zoning and development are important considerations for today’s city leaders. Redevelopment, architecture, construction and government have traditionally been male dominated, bringing about a […]

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Study finds protected bike lanes make roadways safer for everyone

A new study shows that separated bike lanes create safer streets for all road users, regardless of their preferred transportation method. Published in the Journal of Transport & Health, the study reviewed 13 years’ worth of data from 12 major U.S. cities including Denver, Seattle, Kansas City and Chicago. Researchers found compelling evidence indicating that […]

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Bridging America’s infrastructure gap

Jill Jamieson, managing director of commercial real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle explains prospects for local governments in addressing the country’s infrastructure crisis.

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The road to tomorrow

Local leaders need to consider how autonomous vehicles will impact both the design and funding structures of the future’s roadways

Avoid Natural Gas Venting Problems: The right thing to do, is the safe thing to do

As the first engineered PVC Flue Gas Venting System certified to the UL 1738 standard for categories II and IV gas burning appliances, System 1738® from IPEX helps protect against the dangers of carbon monoxide. No one would deny the absolute importance of life safety in the places where we live, work and play in […]

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Raleigh gets first-in-the-nation underground trash system

Raleigh, N.C., is trashing its downtown trash carts in favor of new, partially underground receptacles. Currently, city crews pick up rolling carts six days a week, twice per day, according to the local CBS affiliate. While the carts are waiting to be picked up, they impede pedestrian traffic and give off foul odors. To fix […]

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How ride-hailing is changing urban mobility

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A look at how governments are tackling food waste (part one)

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Michigan attorney general dismisses all remaining Flint water crisis criminal charges

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Austin utility warns public about scam calls

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Empowering women in redevelopment

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Study finds protected bike lanes make roadways safer for everyone

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