The Mopeds Are Coming
Shared, electric motor scooters are racing to catch up with Bird, Lime, and other kick-scooter brands, as tech companies attempt to reinvent urban mobility. But can these vehicles ever find a place in America?
Drones Can Fix Problems on the Ground
COMMENTARY | Expediting adoption will save lives—and possibly our failing national infrastructure.
This 106-Year-Old Risk Makes the Case for a Subway in Portland
What will come first? A new river crossing Oregon's largest city needs or a massive earthquake?
Considering Ways to Prevent America's Deadliest Type of Bike Crash
"Overtaking" crashes have led to more than 600 cyclist fatalities in recent years.
Dangerous Gases in Dayton’s Sewers
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Arizona’s wrong-way driver detection system … what lurks in Delaware’s warming coastal waters … and fare enforcement reform in Seattle.
Key GOP Lawmaker Releases Last-Ditch Infrastructure Plan
U.S. Rep. Bill Shuster’s draft bill includes gasoline and diesel tax hikes.
Delayed EPA Response to Water Crisis Increased Health Risks to Flint Residents, IG Finds
A new watchdog report found that the federal agency's regional office didn't establish clear roles for the state environmental agency and failed to create clear lines of communication.
A Blueprint For A Modern, Regional Transportation System
But a new report says there’s still a ways to go investing in the right technology, infrastructure and policies.
Protecting Waikiki From Future Flash-Flood Destruction
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | San Diego’s new Airbnb rules … a bizarre resignation in Oklahoma … and Denver’s big renewable energy pledge.
Returning Federal Funds Could Leave a Bitter Aftertaste
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Madison mayor says county is blackmailing his city … Pa. school security secrecy law … and some good news for Colo. firefighters amid bad news elsewhere.
1.6 Million Parking Spaces for 83,141 Households?
Study of five cities finds “lavish” amounts of parking.
Maintenance Backlogs Are Leading to Creative Financing
COMMENTARY | Communities are leveraging savings from energy conservation improvements for maintenance and other needs.
When Push Comes to Shove, Here Are Local Leaders' Priorities
Route Fifty asked local government officials what is most important to their communities’ future. Their answers may surprise you.
An Uncomfortable Reminder of Why You Shouldn’t Take Air Conditioning for Granted
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Ind. AG defiant as pressure to resign mounts … Maine gov.’s Medicaid expansion veto survives … and the high costs of homelessness services.
Thousands of Coastal Properties at Risk for Chronic Flooding
By the end of the century, the number increases to 2.5 million at-risk properties.
Still Rebuilding After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Hopes to Spur Critical Infrastructure Investment
Officials have outlined an ambitious set of P3 projects supporting electrical and water resilience, as well as economic development.
U.S. Cities Ready to Compete for a World Cup Windfall
With estimates nearing a half billion in net economic benefit for cities that play host to the games, the 2026 World Cup makes Amazon HQ2 seem very 2018.
A Maryland County Uses Interactive Maps to Design Bicycle Master Plan
COMMENTARY | Montgomery County's maps are expected to guide recommendations to improve cycling in the area. Planners evaluated 3,500 miles of roads and reached out to a diverse group of residents for input.
To Combat Potholes, Cities Turn to Technology
Apps allow residents to tell city agencies about potholes, while officials deploy new analytical tools to keep track of trends and try to predict where craters could appear.
Autonomous Vehicles Must Put People First
COMMENTARY | The mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan, on why mayors are looking to shape the future of AVs.
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