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Miles Driven Now Back to 1995 Levels

Adjusted for population, US driving has taken a historic downward turn, according to a recent article in Business Insider. While the total number of US miles driven has declined only slightly since its peak in 2007, the miles driven per capita have now… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Dec. 12, 2012



Cities with Denser Cores Are More Productive, Happier

Economic growth and development are higher in metro areas where density is most concentrated. In a recent survey, author Richard Florida studied the role of density in regional economic development, especially in cities where population is more densely… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Dec. 12, 2012



Cyclists, Pedestrians Spend More than Car Drivers

According to a new report by the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium, bicyclists and other nonmotorists purchased more than motorized drivers at stores other than supermarkets. Although bikers and pedestrians often spent less per vis… more »
News, NATIONAL, Virgin Islands –  Dec. 12, 2012



Seven Communities Recognized by EPA for 2012 National Smart Growth Awards

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently recognized seven communities with its 2012 National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This year's winners were selected from 47 applicants in 25 states. The winning entries were chosen based on the… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Dec. 12, 2012



Planned Unit Developments Examined in Pacific Northwest

Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) are the subject of an article in the November 2012 issue of Planning Advisor, published by the Municipal Research and Services Center of Washington. A PUD allows greater flexibility in the configuration and uses of build… more »
News, Washington –  Nov. 28, 2012



Astoria Downtown Revitalization Underway

Building Blocks for a Successful Downtown, a downtown revitalization program, has been launched in Astoria. As part of the program, a downtown revitalization expert has been hired to come up with recommendations that might lead to a more successful comm… more »
News, Oregon –  Nov. 28, 2012



Brooklyn High-Speed Bus Line Announced

The U.S. Federal Transit Administration has awarded more than half of the $40 million needed to construct a 9.3- mile bus rapid transit line in Brooklyn. The line, called the Nostrand Avenue Select Bus Service, will include a dedicated bus lane, traffi… more »
News, New York –  Nov. 28, 2012



Compact Neighborhoods Policy Announced by Massachusetts Governor

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has announced a new Compact Neighborhoods Policy, which will provide incentives for the development of multi-family housing near transit centers. State officials hope the program will spur the creation of 10,000 new… more »
News, Massachusetts –  Nov. 27, 2012



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