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The Red Bike system suspended operations in March, but has since raised funds through a private campaign to resume service.

May 7 - WLWT

With congestion pricing projected to reduce the number of cars entering Manhattan, NYCDOT plans to repurpose street space to build more pedestrian and bike infrastructure.

May 7 - Smart Cities Dive

A new study highlights how many — or how few — Californians can afford to live in each of the state’s counties.

May 6 - KQED

In GeekWire, Chuck Wolfe covers an atypical urban planning and policy gathering called an “Urban Resilience Hackathon,” which was held at the University of Washington in Seattle late last month. For a day, the event showcased collaborative problem solving and innovative thinking in addressing urban challenges.

May 6 - GeekWire

The company was permitted to operate in 22 Bay Area cities without restrictions in March.

May 6 - San Francisco Chronicle

Why is the agency’s effort to put conservation on an equal footing with other uses so controversial?

May 6 - Outdoor Life

The project will test a technology that wirelessly charges vehicles driving or parked on the roadway.

May 6 - The Cool Down

A seven-block stretch of Main Street will be permanently blocked off to traffic and enhanced to create a vibrant, pedestrian friendly zone.

May 6 - Chron

After a judge-mediated agreement between Bryan, Ohio, and the Dad’s Place over zoning code and fire code violations, the city has once again filed criminal charges against the pastor.

May 6 - Reason

The proposed law would exempt some conversion projects from local zoning regulations.

May 6 - CT Insider

Three in four pedestrian deaths in the United States happen at night.

May 5 - Streetsblog USA

When mixed-use development isn’t enough to create vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.

May 5 - Next City

Shared mobility users are gravitating toward e-bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for a larger segment of the population.

May 5 - Route Fifty

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May 5 - Mary Hammon

The city plans to repurpose a segment of the roadway frequently blocked by blowing sand into a pedestrian plaza.

May 3 - San Francisco Chronicle

Can a car-free community in an auto-oriented society truly achieve its goals?

May 3 - Strong Towns

Local policies and programs can encourage homeowner participation and increase the number of ADUs available as low-cost rentals.

May 3 - Brookings

The law allows local jurisdictions to set tax rates for vacant lots and properties to discourage speculation and stimulate development.

May 3 - Route Fifty

The summer pilot could lead to more year-round bike infrastructure.

May 2 - Alaska's News Source

The ‘Yes in God’s Backyard’ movement brings together powerful partners to develop housing in areas where development might otherwise encounter opposition.

May 2 - The New York Times