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These two men will lead transportation policy in the Trump administration
While transportation policy emphasis is likely to shift, observers say, there may be more bipartisanship than expected.
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Boston ramps up affordable housing preservation efforts with new revolving fund
Building on the success of another preservation program, the city launched an effort last week that aims to protect residents from rising rents and outside investor pressure.
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Ex-Twitter CFO named San Francisco’s incoming housing chief
Amid a planned restructuring of the mayor’s office, Ned Segal will coordinate a portfolio of departments responsible for about $3 billion in spending.
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California kicks off e-bike incentive program statewide
Income-qualified buyers can access vouchers of up to $2,000 each through the program, which is expected to fund the purchase of up to 1,500 e-bikes.
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Safe parking programs offer support to people living in their cars
Beyond access to Wi-Fi, sanitation stations and food, the programs can bring stability and community to people experiencing homelessness from San Diego to Duluth, Minnesota.
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OpinionThe key to successfully deploying heat pump water heaters? Funding innovation.
Small grants allow local organizations to test new technologies and approaches, a vital step in scaling climate solutions.
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Climate resilience top of mind for Denver as it plans to revamp landscaping rules
Facing prolonged drought and heat, Denver plans rules that may require native grasses, shrubs and trees in new development and some redevelopment projects.
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Transportation equity data available in newly updated US DOT online tool
The tool helps state and local governments prioritize transportation investments that benefit disadvantaged communities. U.S. DOT is seeking feedback on the update.
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92% of large NYC buildings meet 2024 carbon emission limits: report
Site energy use in buildings over 25,000 square feet dropped for the fifth year in a row, with 43% of buildings set to meet Local Law 97’s stricter 2030 targets, the Urban Green Council says.
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EPA awards more climate justice grants, but ‘overwhelming’ number of applications to review remain
As Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration approaches, the Environmental Protection Agency says it will not have time before then to award more funds under the Community Change grants program.
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The 5 most ‘bicycle-friendly’ states
While many states have worked to improve bicyclist safety, more than 1,100 bicyclists died on the road in 2023.
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California approves $1.4B to deploy 17,000 EV chargers, hydrogen fueling infrastructure
California has about 152,000 public and shared private chargers installed today, and it expects that number to reach 250,000 in the next few years.
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Q&ADrone delivery has last-mile potential. This CEO explains how it actually works.
DroneUp works with Walmart to deliver small packages. But delivering in dense urban areas remains a challenge.
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5 community-scale geothermal systems to be built with $35M from DOE
The projects will demonstrate how communities can leverage energy underground to decarbonize buildings, the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Office says.
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How 5 states are innovating SNAP
From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch funds from the nation’s largest anti-hunger program.
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GM shuts troubled Cruise robotaxi unit
General Motors will halt further development of robotaxis, with its CEO citing high capital costs and billions invested in a non-core business.
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Housing policies must improve to meet older adults’ needs, AARP says
Rising costs and limited options challenge adults age 50 and older who want to stay in their current homes and communities as they age, according to recent AARP survey results.
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OpinionStepping up to achieve local climate progress despite federal headwinds
As a second Trump administration takes office, state and local action will be among the most effective means of continuing the momentum for clean energy deployment and cost reductions.
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Deep DiveA Michigan city’s ‘sustainable energy utility’ got the green light from voters. What now?
By creating a supplemental utility that will focus on scaling up rooftop solar, battery storage and microgrids, Ann Arbor, Michigan, is taking its clean energy future into its own hands.
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Lowest-income households face highest transportation cost burden: federal report
Motor vehicle costs, including purchase, insurance, fuel and maintenance, eat up the largest amount of transportation costs across all U.S. households.
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Biden administration releases $849M to fix aging water infrastructure in the West
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding will help boost drought resilience via 77 projects in 11 states.
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These states have gaps in traffic safety laws, advocates say
Stronger seat belt and distracted driving laws, coupled with automated red light and speed enforcement, are recommended by Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
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Federally assisted affordable housing faces preservation risks, report warns
Major investments in public housing and reforms to the oversubscribed Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program are needed to preserve this crucial housing stock, say affordable housing experts.
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Rivian to open its charging network to all EV drivers
The move follows Tesla’s decision to open its Superchargers to other automakers to improve public access and promote EV adoption.
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New York City makes sweeping zoning changes to address housing crisis
The plan approved Thursday creates the nation’s most populous area without parking mandates for new residential construction. It also eases office-to-residential conversions and allows more density.
