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The Mystery Behind America's Decline in Driving
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | August 29, 2013
Many speculate it's because of the sagging economy, higher rates of telecommuting or more people living in cities. But a new study refutes all those claims.
Categories: View , Transportation & Infrastructure
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Why Municipal Bankruptcy is Rare (and Should Be)
Posted By: Elizabeth K. Kellar | August 29, 2013
It's expensive, time-consuming and seldom produces the hoped-for results. Municipalities instead should heed the lessons of those that have dealt with tough fiscal times effectively.
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San Bernardino Becomes 3rd California City to Get Bankruptcy Protection
Posted By: Liz Farmer | August 29, 2013
The ruling, which makes San Bernardino the third California city to get bankruptcy protection, could serve as a guide for other cities like Detroit that are in financial distress. Observers also say it's an important test for Chapter 9.
Categories: View , Finance
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Lawmakers Look to Revive Los Angeles' 1984 Olympic Plan to Reduce Traffic
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | August 28, 2013
In 1984, Los Angeles reduced traffic and accidents during the Olympics in part by banning trucks from freeways during peak hours. Some lawmakers think it's a policy worth revisiting.
Categories: View , Transportation & Infrastructure , Urban Policy

HUD Releases Emergency Funds to Soften the Sequester's Impact
Posted By: J.B. Wogan | August 27, 2013
Local housing authorities are in dire straits. Without funds, some may have to eliminate rental assistance.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services
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Infrastructure Must Reads: Boston Gives Bike Helmets a Try
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | August 26, 2013
Helmet dispensing machines will debut in Boston over the next few weeks. Plus, more news you should know about transportation and infrastructure.
Categories: View , Transportation & Infrastructure

A New Project in Dallas Aims to Ease Traffic Congestion
Posted By: Ryan Holeywell | August 26, 2013
Called Integrated Corridor Management, the program emphasizes coordination across all transportation agencies.
Categories: View , Transportation & Infrastructure
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How Edmonton is Finding Value in Its Waste Stream
Posted By: Bob Graves | August 26, 2013
By reusing, recycling or composting everything possible, the Canadian city of Edmonton is on its way to reaching the seemingly impossible goal of diverting 90 percent of trash from landfills.
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No Cell Service? Need 911? Mesh Networking May Help
Posted By: Brian Heaton | August 20, 2013
Cellular-free mobile phone service and Wi-Fi boosters are part of the next generation of technologies that could make communication during disasters easier.
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States Reluctant to Follow Nevada's Lead and Sell Advertising on Health Exchanges
Posted By: Dylan Scott | August 19, 2013
Nevada's health insurance exchange plans to sell ads on its website to boost revenue and keep consumers' costs down, but their peers are reluctant to follow.
Categories: View , Health and Human Services
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