What We're Reading

What We’re Reading: Stop Sprawl, Mass Timber, and De-Stroadification

Stop sprawl: A city in Ontario turned down a massive urban growth boundary expansion and instead favored urban infill. IBR persists: A key vote in...

What We’re Reading: LA-Vegas HSR, Capped, and Dignity of Walking

LA-Vegas HSR: Florida's Go Brightline is taking over rights to build and operate a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. A pittance:...

What We’re Reading: Everybody Else Bring Data

No lefts: New York City wants Google Maps to stop promoting left turns. For the kids: A compelling case for why urban places are better for...

What We’re Reading: Grounded Rail, Electrify Transit, and TOD Planning

Grounded rail: In Washington, D.C., an entire category of subway cars have been grounded over derailment concerns. Complex Empire: What will New York's Governor...

What We’re Reading: 5G Has Roadblocks, Decongest Seattle, and Reinvent Infrastructure

5G has roadblocks: 5G has its opponents over aesthetics. Disney's unique venture: Would Disney really build a nuclear power plant in Orlando? Hateful leadership: A newly proposed federal...

What We’re Reading: Highway to Hell

Highway to hell: Long Beach, CA plans to remove the first freeway in southern California. The freeway revolt in Los Angeles that you probably...

What We’re Reading: Buyer’s Market, Still On Track, and Green New Deal

Buyer's market: For the first time in four years, homes in Seattle are selling below list price as housing prices continue to crater ($). Student housing...

What We’re Reading: Safe Systems, Buffer Zoning, and Fix It First

Safe Systems: The United States' transportation department has outlined a plan to combat traffic injuries and deaths ($). But what's missing from it? Inequitable transportation:...