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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Money, 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.

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.

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.

High-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.

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.

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.

Is US high-speed rail finally on a roll?

With two projects underway, business, labor and government leaders see the dawn of a new industry that “could be a very important part of the U.S. economy,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

California pours $827M into local homelessness response with increased accountability measures

The state is collecting monthly data on how communities spend the money and whether investments make a measurable difference.

Philadelphia bans rent-setting software, joining San Francisco

The software lets residential landlords indirectly coordinate, raising rents, lowering occupancy rates and increasing evictions, lawmakers say. San Francisco’s ban is in effect, while Philadelphia’s awaits the mayor’s signature.

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Passenger rail, freight rail get $2.4B from Federal Railroad Administration

Grants announced today are the largest-ever funding round for the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements program, said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.

New York unveils daily wildfire risk map

As dry weather fuels brush fires in the state, officials and researchers launched a data tool they say will get critical information to the public and firefighters more quickly.

Robotaxi company Waymo raises $5.6B to expand operations

The company plans to use the money to bring its “Waymo One” commercial ride-hailing service to more U.S. cities.

Phoenix cool pavement study shows technology tradeoffs

The reflective coating is more effective in certain urban areas than others, Arizona State University researchers said in a report prepared for the city.

California doles out $3.8B for transportation improvements

Approximately 600 local governments and regional transportation authorities will receive money, according to the California Transportation Commission.

FAA sets air taxi pilot training, operations final rule

Powered-lift aircraft like eVTOL, which operate like both helicopters and airplanes, are "the first new category of aircraft in nearly 80 years," the FAA administrator said in announcing the new rule.

NYC comptroller proposes stopping pensions’ private market investments in fossil fuels

The funds would be the first U.S. public pension plans to have exclusions on investing in fossil fuel infrastructure like pipelines and liquefied natural gas terminals.

How US cities are investing in green infrastructure

The nation’s largest city is spending millions on porous pavement while communities in the Midwest are greening neglected alleys to mitigate flooding.

California’s first carbon capture and storage facility gets local approval

The decision follows heated debate among community members about the project’s economic and health impacts.