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Open Streets Projects Grow Rapidly Across US

Streets were liberated from automobiles in Los Angeles and Atlanta on October 7 — and thousands of residents flooded into their reclaimed public space. More than 100,000 Angelenos and 20,000 Atlantans took advantage of roads closed to cars by biking, wa… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Oct. 17, 2012



STAR Communities Releases Rating System

STAR Communities, a national system helping cities develop sustainability indicators and certify their progress, has released its Rating System Version 1.0. The STAR Community Index is the nation’s first voluntary, self-reporting framework for evaluatin… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Oct. 17, 2012



Bicycling Brings Economic Benefits Across the Nation

Bike recreation and bicycle tourism are having a significant impact on state and local economies in the US, according to new data from the League of American Bicyclists. The League's updated report, Bicycle Means Business: The Economic Benefits of Bicyc… more »
News, NATIONAL –  Oct. 17, 2012



Rural Areas Use Nature to Attract New Residents

Location and proximity to other creative individuals are important drivers that attract new residents to large urban areas. But other benefits are being touted by smaller communities to entice new residents. For example, a recent study showed that Vermo… more »
News, Vermont –  Oct. 5, 2012



Newark Joins Complete Streets Movement

Newark recently adopted a complete streets policy, becoming the largest city in New Jersey to pass this innovative approach to transportation policy. Complete streets policies provide guidelines for the creation of more accessible transportation network… more »
News, New Jersey –  Oct. 5, 2012



Somerville Passes Urban Agriculture Ordinance

Somerville, Massachusetts, recently passed an Urban Agriculture Ordinance that establishes formal guidelines for urban farming and gardening, the keeping of chickens and bees, and other policies governing the growth and sale of agricultural products in… more »
News, Massachusetts –  Oct. 5, 2012



Two High Speed Rail Plans on Fast Track

The California High Speed Rail Authority has received expedited federal approval to move forward with its final review of two new high speed rail proposals — the 60-mile Merced to Fresno segment, and the 114-mile Fresno to Bakersfield segment. The envir… more »
News, California –  Oct. 5, 2012



Parklets Demonstration in Los Angeles

Four "parklets" are about to spring up in Los Angeles, part of a pilot project that could lead to hundreds more. A parklet transforms one or two parking spaces on a busy street into a space ringed with plants, featuring benches, tables, and bike racks.… more »
News, California –  Oct. 5, 2012



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