Decrease In Young Drivers May Influence Transportation Infrastructure
Just over two-thirds of Americans between the ages of 16 and 24 were licensed to drive in 2011, noted a recent article in DCStreetsblog. That's the lowest percentage since 1963. The decrease in young drivers may have a profound influence on future inves… more »
Redeveloped Milwaukee Brewery Site Receives Top Green Award
A hilltop site once famous for brewing beer has been named one of the greenest neighborhoods in the world. The Brewery, a redevelopment project at the former Pabst Brewing Company, won the highest designation for sustainable development practices from t… more »
Tacoma Focuses on Smart Growth
In a recent interview with Smart Growth America, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland highlighted smart growth strategies that will help Tacoma become an even better place to live and work. Strickland pointed out that Tacoma "needs to build walkable neighbor… more »
Penn State Students Tackle Community Revitalization Projects
Penn State's Landscape Architect program offers an innovative course to help students engage community members in urban revitalization projects. Residents of inner-city neighborhoods work collaboratively with the students to address issues such as lack… more »
Miami Envisions More Commuter Trains, Transit Hub
A new "virtual" transit line will be unveiled in Miami in early March. Called the Metro "Purple Line," this conceptual design will allow city residents to imagine what expanded commuter-train travel in Miami could look like in the future. A parking lot… more »
Zoning for Residential and Mixed Land-Use May Lead to Decrease in Crime Rates
A recently study published in the University of Pennsylvania Law Review suggests that increasing residential zoning on blocks that are otherwise zoned commercial might be a viable means of reducing crime in urban areas. The study found that city blocks… more »
Nation's Worst Intersections Expose Design Deficiencies
Injuries and fatalities at intersections are often a result of intersection design that ignores the needs of all users, according to a recent report on DC Streetsblog. This is especially true for those who must walk along and across wide, fast-moving ar… more »
Austin Unveils Long-Range Regional Transportation Plan
The City of Austin has announced a plan for high-capacity transit that will connect seven cities in the next 15 years through urban and commuter rail, bus–rapid transit and express toll lanes. The plan, dubbed Project Connect, includes the MetroRapid bu… more »
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