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How the Texas DOT uses AI
Artificial intelligence is helping traffic incident response and promises much more, department leaders said.
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Apartment rents begin to recover in high-supply metro areas
Western and Sun Belt markets have posted month-over-month gains following long-term declines.
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5 takeaways from Trump’s proposed 2026 budget for rail and public transit
Amtrak would be spared budget cuts, while public transit could get a 1.5% funding boost.
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Local leaders warn U.S. Senate not to pull the plug on clean energy credits
Bipartisan coalition says proposed cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would threaten jobs and local investments, raise energy costs and create economic uncertainty.
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W.C. Smith to pay $1M in DC apartment pricing suit
The settlement also requires the firm to reform its business practices in order to resolve allegations that it conspired with other District landlords via RealPage’s software.
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Retrieved from Dallas Convention Center on June 04, 2025
Dallas hires Turner, AECOM for convention center renovation
The project, worth $3.7 billion overall, will expand the current facility to more than 2 million square feet.
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Can California high-speed rail survive without federal funds?
While the California High-Speed Rail Authority looks for a path forward, some believe additional state or private funding will be hard to find.
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New York bets big on green economy with Brooklyn climate innovation hub
NYC and LA nonprofits expect BATWorks to nurture 150 cleantech startups, generate $2.6B in economic impact and create more than 600 green jobs.
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Opinion
NYC’s congestion pricing could be halted, but the data says it’s working
TomTom data shows a significant shift in traffic patterns, with congestion levels dropping considerably across the city, a company expert says.
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Is your city prepared to weather the storm without FEMA?
Local officials must act now to build emergency networks for community-based disaster resilience as federal support evaporates, experts say.
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Tracker
US high-speed rail projects: The latest news
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it could terminate two grant agreements previously awarded to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.
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Mayors call for action amid rising antisemitism
As attacks targeting Jews and Jewish institutions surge across the U.S., one security expert demands a “coordinated, unapologetic and immediate” response.
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Alstom opens new passenger rail car manufacturing plant in New York
The $75 million facility reshores production of stainless steel car body shells from Brazil and creates or retains nearly 650 jobs.
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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
Nearly 22% of contractors have reported project delays or cancellations due to tariff-related impacts, according to Associated Builders and Contractors.
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Trump administration deletes ‘sanctuary city’ list after backlash
The list was taken down after sheriffs, mayors and officials from listed jurisdictions pushed back, but DHS maintains the information remains valid for enforcement purposes.
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Chicago area public transit faces up to 40% service cuts
The Illinois General Assembly ended its legislative session without resolving a $770 million budget gap affecting train, bus and commuter service across Northern Illinois.
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Q&A
How Washington, D.C.’s first climate week came together
Behind the scenes with DC Climate Week co-founders C’pher Gresham and Vid Mićević on how they, and over 200 volunteers, built toward the first week-long climate event in the nation’s capital.
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AI, drones, private radar fill gaps from National Weather Service cuts
Private tech companies are stepping in to support local officials on the front lines of weather emergencies as federal offices struggle to stay staffed.
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Californians leap at state e-bike voucher offer
The popular program offsets e-bike costs for low-income residents and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
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Porch piracy: What’s holding back industry prevention efforts?
Limited data sharing and fears of inconveniencing customers make addressing the problem more difficult, per the USPS’ Office of Inspector General.
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Congress votes to rescind California vehicle emissions waiver
Clean vehicle advocates say air quality and public health will suffer; auto and petroleum industry lobbyists supported the move to end California’s authority under the Clean Air Act.
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Iowa ADU law aims to address housing shortage
It joins a growing number of state and local governments lifting restrictions on accessory dwellings in areas zoned for single-family housing.
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NYC power bills going up this summer, ConEd warns
The increases come amid a national rise in electricity prices and rapidly growing demand. Consolidated Edison has spent about $2.35 billion on its distribution system since last summer.
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Judge stops DOT action against New York congestion pricing
A federal court judge issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the Department of Transportation from imposing punitive actions as a deadline passed for New York to end its tolling program.
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With AI, post-tornado assessments could be ‘near-instantaneous’
Texas A&M researchers have developed a model that delivers comprehensive damage maps and recovery forecasts within hours of a storm.