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Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
22 hours ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Design
fromArchDaily
19 hours ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
7 hours ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
7 hours ago

Car Companies Are Eyeing Affordable New Sedans As Crossovers Become 'Kind Of Boring'

Automakers are considering reviving sedans due to rising vehicle costs and changing consumer preferences.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 hours ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
#earth-day
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

56 Environmental Innovations in the 56 Years Since Earth Day Began

Significant environmental legislation and innovations have transformed practices since the first Earth Day in 1970.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
5 hours ago

Tesla just unlocked sales to 50,000+ government agencies

Tesla's new agreement with Sourcewell enables streamlined sales of EVs to over 50,000 government agencies, enhancing public sector adoption.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The carbon cost of our clicks

The digital ecosystem significantly contributes to carbon emissions, with each user generating 229 kilograms of CO2 annually.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a 'multi-vehicle collision' on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard.
Los Angeles
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago
Brooklyn

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
fromGothamist
16 hours ago
New York City

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago

Mamdani's DOT will upgrade Brooklyn's dangerous Linden Boulevard with safety features, bus lanes | amNewYork

Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn will receive safety upgrades and new bus lanes to reduce traffic deaths and improve bus speeds by next year.
New York City
fromGothamist
16 hours ago

Mamdani plans redesign to Brooklyn's Linden Blvd. following spate of deaths

Mayor Mamdani plans to redesign Brooklyn's Linden Boulevard to improve safety and bus service, addressing dangerous conditions and reckless driving.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Woman in court after car hits pedestrians in Soho

A 29-year-old woman faces attempted murder charges after a car hit pedestrians in London, leaving one woman in life-threatening condition.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Almost half of EU's busiest flight routes are hard or impossible' to book on trains report

Europe's train ticket booking system hinders efforts to reduce reliance on polluting flights, making sustainable travel difficult for many routes.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

Leaving the Station: TriMet Retires Its Oldest MAX Trains - Portland Mercury

TriMet's oldest MAX Type 1 trains are being retired after nearly 40 years of service due to maintenance and accessibility issues.
#gas-prices
US Elections
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

High gas prices push more Americans to work from home, poll finds

12% of Americans are working from home more often due to high gas prices.
US Elections
fromUSA TODAY
1 day ago

High gas prices push more Americans to work from home, poll finds

12% of Americans are working from home more often due to high gas prices.
fromInfoWorld
16 hours ago

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.
Careers
Bicycling
fromMail Online
11 years ago

Bizarre one-wheel invention claims to make city cycling more practical

Halfbike combines running and cycling, offering a unique urban transport solution with a standing riding position for better balance and perspective.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Education to Improve the Planet's Health, and Our Own

Nature enhances human health, but environmental degradation now negatively impacts well-being, necessitating education reform for Planetary Health.
US news
fromStreetsblog USA
1 day ago

When Traffic Violence Hits The Same Family Twice - Years Apart, On Exactly the Same Street - Streetsblog USA

Traffic fatalities at the same intersection highlight the urgent need for traffic calming measures in communities.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
21 hours ago

Can a nature corridor increase London's biodiversity?

"We started Wild Cities because urban nature must be restored for people, for wildlife, and for the future. A coalition model lets us work at the scale the challenge demands, celebrating communities and helping people and ecosystems become more connected and resilient."
London
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
#bus2bus
Berlin
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Bus2Bus 2026 recorded +13% visitors and +11% exhibitors and will expand to 3 days in 2028 - Sustainable Bus

Bus2Bus 2026 saw 3,200 trade visitors, a 13% increase, with 156 exhibitors and plans to expand to three days in 2028.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Berlin's BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses - Sustainable Bus

BUS2BUS 2026 showcases innovative vehicles and technologies in the bus industry, focusing on electrification and autonomous transport solutions.
Berlin
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Bus2Bus 2026 recorded +13% visitors and +11% exhibitors and will expand to 3 days in 2028 - Sustainable Bus

Bus2Bus 2026 saw 3,200 trade visitors, a 13% increase, with 156 exhibitors and plans to expand to three days in 2028.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Berlin's BUS2BUS 2026 gathers 40 buses with focus on electrification and minibuses - Sustainable Bus

BUS2BUS 2026 showcases innovative vehicles and technologies in the bus industry, focusing on electrification and autonomous transport solutions.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

TfL joins drive to reduce staff sickness rates

Sick days are costing the whole of the UK a lot of money, and that's one of the reasons we're involved in the prevention sprint, to look at ways to try and stop people from becoming ill in the first place.
Public health
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Monday's Headlines: World Cup Fuss Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New Jersey Transit charges $150 for train tickets to World Cup games, prompting criticism and highlighting local resource strain from FIFA's demands.
Independent films
fromStreetsblog USA
4 days ago

Friday Video(s): Kidical Mass, Night-Biking in Tokyo, and More - Streetsblog USA

A mini urbanist film festival featuring various videos on bike lanes, e-bikes, driverless cars, pedestrian safety, and community rides is recommended.
#california
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
12 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

They lost their homes to fire. Now they're rebuilding with all-electric.

Many fire survivors in California choose to rebuild all-electric homes for health, cost savings, and climate concerns despite policy rollbacks allowing gas connections.
Environment
fromKqed
12 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
#sustainability
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Business
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Sustainability is maturing

Sustainability has evolved into a core business function, essential for resilience and long-term value in today's operating environment.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

How You Can Invest in Our Planet

Investing in the Earth involves collective efforts from governments, businesses, and individuals to build a sustainable green economy.
Upper West Side
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Check out plans for a new crosstown bike lane that will go through Central Park

A proposed two-way protected bike lane on 72nd Street aims to create a safe crosstown connection across Manhattan.
fromianVisits
20 hours ago

Seven shades of green: the DLR's quietly complicated network

The DLR first opened in 1987, it had two lines: Red - Stratford to Island Gardens and Green - Tower Gateway to Island Gardens. Within just a few years, as the DLR extended out to Beckton and later Lewisham, they turned the whole map green.
London
#data-centers
Environment
fromFortune
8 hours ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
fromFortune
8 hours ago

The hidden $25 billion public health cost of America's data center boom | Fortune

Data centers impose a hidden health cost of $25 billion on local communities, primarily due to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
1 week ago

Friday Video: RIP, The D.C. Streetcar - Streetsblog USA

Washington, D.C.'s streetcar project ended after a decade, serving as a lesson in urban transit planning and its challenges.
Europe news
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Reimagining the Complete Neighborhood through Urban Renaturing

ReGreeneration project aims to transform European cities to remain livable amid climate change.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

From Mauritius to Mumbai-Pune: Switch Mobility delivers 100 urban buses and 25 intercity coaches - Sustainable Bus

The delivery follows an initial batch of 10 buses introduced in August 2025, bringing the total number of vehicles supplied under the programme to 100. The buses have been integrated into the NTC fleet, which has historically operated an ageing vehicle base.
Alternative transportation
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
#new-york-city
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago
New York City

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
New York City
fromTime Out New York
1 day ago

NYC parking spots are becoming locales for giant trash bins

New York City will replace curbside garbage bags with large 'Empire Bins', converting over 6,500 parking spaces to improve sanitation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: The Last Gasp of the Bikelash Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York City's DOT is launching ambitious street redesigns, including bike lanes and bus boarding islands, despite past community opposition.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Redesigned McGuinness Boulevard Sees Fewer Cars: DOT

The redesigned McGuinness Boulevard has increased cycling, reduced vehicle traffic, and slightly extended travel times.
#cycling
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

How Paris swapped cars for bikes and transformed its streets

Paris has transformed into a more bike-friendly city, reducing car dominance and enhancing livability under Mayor Anne Hidalgo's leadership.
London
fromArchDaily
4 days ago

Beyond the Street: Climate, Commerce, and the Evolution of Hong Kong's Elevated Networks

Hong Kong's elevated urbanism enhances connectivity but raises concerns about accessibility and the neglect of ground-level public life.
#e-bikes
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Talking Headways Podcast: Second-Hand E-Bikes Can Be The Way Forward - Streetsblog USA

Refurbished e-bikes offer an affordable transportation solution, especially with increasing rebate programs and rising gas prices.
Bicycling
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

First look: Also's upcoming e-bike disconnects the pedals and wheels

Also's e-bike uses software to enhance the riding experience, transforming pedaling into a generator-driven process for a more engaging ride.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

As e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutions

E-bike injuries are rising in the US, prompting calls for improved infrastructure and safety measures to protect all road users.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

FIRST ON amNY | DOT opens asks New Yorkers to weigh-in on e-bike charging cabinet locations with new portal | amNewYork

An online portal will gather public feedback on 50 potential locations for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, aiming to enhance safety and accessibility.
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Market, policy and operations in focus for zero-emission intercity buses, at Sustainable Bus Tour session in Bus2Bus - Sustainable Bus

Intercity bus transport in Europe is characterized by a fragmented operator landscape, including a high number of small and medium-sized companies, alongside less standardized operational patterns and frequent dual-use vehicle profiles.
Alternative transportation
Washington DC
fromStreetsblog USA
2 weeks ago

How To Push A Livable Streets Project Forward - Even in the Era of Federal Clawbacks - Streetsblog USA

Christopher Coes is leading AmericaFWD to advance sustainable transportation projects in U.S. communities, especially those affected by funding cuts.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
16 hours ago

Clean electricity meets all new demand, curbing fossil fuels, says Ember

2025 marked a turning point for coal and gas power as low-emissions sources met all new global electricity demand for the first time.
Remote teams
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Countries are responding to the fuel crisis with measures like remote work to reduce dependency on cars.
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Get in gear! What to know about the TD Five Boro Bike Tour pedaling through NYC on May 3 | amNewYork

Ken Podziba, Bike New York's president and CEO, emphasized that the Five Boro Bike Tour is not a race, but an opportunity to see New York City on two wheels. He stated, 'You ride across the five bridges, and you see the skyline in front of you. You're experiencing it at street level.'
New York City
Bicycling
fromWIRED
5 days ago

I Love Looking Like a Little Lad on Heybike's Compact Folding Cargo Ebike

The Ranger 3.0 Pro is a compact, waterproof folding ebike with impressive battery life and handling, ideal for commuting.
fromConde Nast Traveler
10 hours ago

Why Planes Flying Like Geese Could Cut Back on Aviation Emissions

The unmistakable V-formation geese adopt in flight is more than a cool aerial trick. The entire flock benefits from upward air flowing off the lead bird's wings, whose fellow fliers then get to save energy, especially on long journeys.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes-not cars

"This project is symbolic of what we've done over the last 12 years, reshaping the streets and the city," Christophe Najovski, the city's deputy mayor in charge of green spaces, stated during the opening ceremony.
Paris food
#electric-vehicles
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Austrian carrier Blaguss introduces 12 Yutong electric coaches alongside fleet-wide solar rollout - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 day ago

Austrian carrier Blaguss introduces 12 Yutong electric coaches alongside fleet-wide solar rollout - Sustainable Bus

Blaguss has introduced 12 battery-electric coaches as part of its 'Way to Zero' program, focusing on electrification and solar integration.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Florida Town Gives New Residents Free Golf Carts to Replace Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Babcock Ranch incentivizes residents to drive less by offering free golf carts with new home purchases, promoting a community focused on alternative transportation.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
fromBusline News
6 days ago

ENC Named To Washington State DES Statewide Transit Bus Contract - Busline News

Being named to the Washington State DES contract is a significant milestone for ENC and a testament to the strength of our product portfolio. This contract gives transit agencies across the region a streamlined path to American-made, Altoona-tested heavy-duty buses in every major propulsion category.
Alternative transportation
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
1 week ago

I Put My Dog, Friends, and Family Inside Bike Boxes and Rear Racks to Test All the Best Electric Cargo Bikes

Electric cargo bikes offer a practical, fun, and eco-friendly alternative to cars for transporting kids and running errands.
Social justice
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Good urbanism isn't any good if you're not allowed to walk or bike

Cultural fear and aggressive policing curtail children's independent mobility despite urban design intended for all ages.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Improving Road Safety Is A Win For The Climate, Too - Streetsblog USA

Hundreds of preventable fatalities and more than 13 million metric tons of climate pollution would be avoided by 2045 if Congress passed legislation that answered advocates' long- time demand to require state DOTs to set declining annual fatality targets - and reallocate highway money to safety projects if they don't meet those goals, according to a new analysis from Evergreen Action.
US politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

What the 'Abundance' Agenda Could Mean For Equitable Transportation - Streetsblog USA

The new "abundance" agenda can deliver a wealth of equitable transportation options - but only if its proponents recognize how our glut of highways has contributed to the "scarcity" they say they hope to tackle, advocates are saying.Inspired by the Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's book of the same name, "abundance" became a political buzzword across America in 2025, inspiring a universe of think-pieces and justification for a raft of deregulatory policy proposals.
US politics
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

How Recreational Cycling Can Lead to Safe Streets For All - Streetsblog USA

Recreational cycling enthusiasm builds community support for safer cycling infrastructure more effectively than policy mandates or technical planning debates alone.
Bicycling
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Could Refurbished E-Bikes Be the Secret Weapon of the Livable Streets Movement? - Streetsblog USA

A robust refurbished e-bike market can increase adoption rates by addressing cost barriers and quality concerns while reducing illegal e-moto proliferation.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

What we have seen at Mobility Move 2026? - Sustainable Bus

Mobility Move Berlin is a professional gathering for the German public transport industry to discuss challenges and innovations, not a product launch venue, featuring conference sessions and exhibitions with growing international participation.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
1 month ago

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.
Bicycling
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Opinion | Bikes make life freer. These laws could change that.

Bicycles and e-bikes provide unrestricted freedom of movement, but policymakers are implementing restrictive regulations that limit this accessibility.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Why Some Congresspeople Want to Go Big on Greenways - Streetsblog USA

The Parks to People Act proposes $300 million in federal funding for walking and biking infrastructure as essential transportation tools, despite political opposition dismissing them as distractions.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Survey: Most Americans Are Open To Ditching Their Cars - Streetsblog USA

Most Americans are open to living car-free, with 18% strongly interested and 40% open, indicating large latent demand that could reshape communities.
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