Urban Planning/Transportation
Monday, June 5, 2023
Building Solutions for 'Range Anxiety' Can Boost Electric Vehicle Transition
By Whitney Bauck for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Eric Galatas for Colorado News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Netw…
Environmentalists Build Opposition to CO2 Pipelines at Des Moines Hearing
The federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regulates carbon dioxide pipelines, and is holding a two-day conference in Des …
Wisconsin Does Well in Park Rankings
Two of Wisconsin's largest cities land in the top twenty in a new ranking for parks. The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has issued its annual …
Idaho Stop Law for Cyclists Rolls Across U.S.
The "Idaho Stop" measure for bicyclists is spreading to other states. Minnesota is the latest to adopt the so-called Idaho Stop, in which cyclists …
Study: New Mexico Homelessness Up Nearly 50% in 2023
Rent for New Mexicans has increased 70% since 2017, while wages have only grown by 15%, which is one factor pushing more people into homelessness…
Colorado Set to Tap Federal Infrastructure Funds for Wildlife Crossings
New funding recently added to the Colorado Wildlife Safe Passages Fund could provide relief for mule deer and elk populations, which are on the …
New EPA Standards Seen as Attack on Coal-Fired Power Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to cut pollution from power plants not already set to retire by 90% by 2030 is the most ambitious in ov…
Proposed EPA Rule Could Mean More Electric Cars on NV Roads
The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle-emission standards which some say could significantly help red…
Critical Medicines Closer to West Denver Metro Residents
After 18 months of planning and renovations, STRIDE community health center has opened its second pharmacy inside the Wheat Ridge clinic at 29th St…
New EPA Rule Could Mean 2 out of 3 Cars is Electric by 2032
The Environmental Protection Agency announced last month new and more stringent vehicle emission standards, which some say could significantly help …
North Carolina Greenways: A Path to Health, Happiness, and Economic Growth
By Ashira Morris for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Shanteya Hudson for North Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalis…
Green Playgrounds Help NY Achieve Climate Goals
By Marianne Dhenin for Next City.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…