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Heat pumps could save these Texas households money, reduce grid strain: ACEEE
The state should focus on deploying heat pumps in homes that currently use inefficient electric resistance heaters, say the authors of a paper from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
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Sponsored by RUBICONSmartCity, now part of RoutewareHow tech can optimize snow removal for successful winter operations
Operational efficiency for snowplow fleets is a priority for keeping roads safe and accessible, helping drivers under all weather conditions, and saving taxpayer dollars.
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Trump agenda has states, advocacy groups girding for legal battles
California, New York and Illinois are among states readying to sue the Trump administration over divisive issues such as reproductive rights, climate regulation and immigration.
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America awakens to high-speed rail
On bullet trains, the U.S. has lagged behind other nations for decades. That may finally be changing as high-speed rail projects expand, but big obstacles remain.
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FTA orders transit agencies to protect workers amid rising assaults
“No American should go to work and worry they will not return home safely,” the Federal Transit Administration’s deputy administrator said. Agencies must respond by Dec. 26.
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Denver to invest $570M in downtown revitalization after voters pass bond measure
The city plans to use newly authorized bond financing to invest in housing, local entrepreneurs, new businesses and public spaces.
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How transit ballot measures fared in Nov. 5 elections
Many local and state transportation improvements earned bipartisan support even when measures asked to increase taxes, an analyst said.
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New York City official backs composting over codigestion, citing environmental justice concerns
Residents across New York City are now putting their organics into curbside bins for collection. But where those organics will be processed continues to be up for debate.
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How ‘floating car data’ can help cities tackle traffic
Smart city technology can save transportation agencies money and inform conversations with the public, says a white paper by consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.
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California sues city for banning new homeless shelters
Norwalk, California’s ban on shelters and other housing violates several state laws, according to California, which first threatened legal action against the city in September.
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The multifamily housing-related ballot measures that passed, and failed, on election day
Eight out of 13 major housing-related measures were approved in jurisdictions nationwide during this week’s election.
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How will a second Trump administration affect transportation policy?
Federal support for public transportation, Amtrak, high-speed rail and electric vehicles may be at risk, experts said.
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Dockless bikes and scooters cluttering your city’s streets? Here are potential solutions.
Parking corrals, photo verification and micromobility locking requirements are making a dent in the complaints plaguing some localities.
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Trump win is ‘setback’ for climate protection, but clean energy advocates say progress will continue
“Most U.S. state, local, and private sector leaders are committed to charging ahead,” said Dan Lashof, U.S. director of the World Resources Institute.
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National Housing Crisis Task Force unveils agenda for next president, Congress
The federal government must “fundamentally restructure” its organization to address the housing crisis, according to recommendations from 28 public, civic and corporate leaders.
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DoorDash continues growth, partners with Lyft
The delivery company’s total number of orders in the third quarter jumped 18% compared with last year. DoorDash expects holiday demand to increase use further.
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People are skeptical of robotaxis — until they use one: JD Power
Fear about autonomous driving technology tends to subside after a person experiences it for themselves, an October J.D. Power study found.
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Transit agencies must improve rail worker safety under new FTA rule
The Federal Transit Administration seeks to reduce the number of workers killed and injured while working on or around tracks.
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Heat mapping program opens 2025 applications, offering financial and technical support
Applications for the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring program are due in January, but communities that express interest by Nov. 15 can get paired up with a mentor community.
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How EV policy could be impacted by the election results
Electric vehicle infrastructure projects, like charging stations, are likely to maintain support, even under another Trump presidency, one expert says. EV tax credits, however, could be on the chopping block.
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Deep DiveMoney, politics are the biggest barriers to US high-speed rail
Costs for these projects are only getting higher, but political support seems to be growing in both major parties.
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Boston’s affordable housing preservation efforts are seeing results
Other cities and states nationwide should learn from the success of a program that helps “mission-driven” developers purchase rental properties, one community advocate said.
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Officials failed to fully study environmental impacts of $3.6B bridge, lawsuit alleges
Four Cincinnati-area groups also argue the design of the project connecting the city with Kentucky doesn’t do enough to include alternative modes to car travel such as walking, biking and transit.
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Deep DiveHigh-speed rail projects progress in California, Texas and other states
Both red and blue states are backing bullet trains while Amtrak has taken the lead on a proposed Dallas-Houston project.
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Storms send sewage into Chicago waterways. The city hopes a new green infrastructure plan can help.
As climate change increases the city's rainfall, Illinois is requiring Chicago to revamp a decade-old plan for stormwater management with equity in mind.
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Low-carbon district energy system launches in a Washington city’s waterfront neighborhood
The system, which captures waste heat for districtwide heating and cooling, is expected to help the buildings served meet Washington state energy code requirements, the Port of Bellingham says.
