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State lawmaker seeks ban in new shot at algorithmic pricing
Landlords’ use of automated rent-setting software is “plainly illegal,” Sen. Jess Salomon in Washington state says.
By Robert Freedman • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Jan. 27, 2025 -
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What Trump’s infrastructure funding pause means for cities
A judge in the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Monday to “immediately restore withheld funds.” The White House has appealed the order.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Feb. 13, 2025 -
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Trump nominates Steven Bradbury for deputy transportation secretary
Bradbury served in the first Trump administration. He may face Democratic opposition for his views on EVs and greenhouse gas emission rules.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Trump freezes IRA funding
Trump also revoked what he calls the Biden administration’s “EV mandate” and pulled out of the Paris climate agreement as part of several energy-related actions.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Schools, hospitals, churches no longer protected from immigration raids
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security lifted the practice of avoiding immigration enforcement at locations previously designated “protected areas” by the Biden administration.
By Kara Arundel • Updated Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Biden urges mayors to continue the climate change fight
Then-President Biden and then-Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg spoke at a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting Jan. 17.
By Danielle McLean • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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5 ways builders say Trump can support construction
The Associated General Contractors of America itemized priorities for the new administration that will help bolster building activity.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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Surface transportation reauthorization a top priority for House T&I committee
Separately, President Donald Trump put a freeze on new federal regulations and also ordered a halt to federal funding of electric vehicle charging stations.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes
Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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OpinionWe need another infrastructure law
Carlo Scissura has a message for Congress and President-elect Trump: Building a stronger country can’t stop now.
By Carlo Scissura • Jan. 16, 2025 -
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Transportation Secretary Duffy: ‘We will usher in a golden age of travel.’
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Transportation Department was confirmed by the Senate Jan. 28. His first act was to start reversing Biden administration increases to federal fuel economy standards.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Q&ANY mandates contractor registration for publicly funded projects
Consultant Kathleen Bloss talks about the type of work the law covers and steps that firms must take to comply.
By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 13, 2025 -
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Jan. 13, 2025 -
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California leaders ask for more federal transportation money before Trump takes over
The California Latino Legislative Caucus and a Democratic senator from the state argue for immediate and continued funding of public transit and high-speed rail.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Congestion pricing begins in New York, a US first
Overcoming opposition, the plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district went into effect Sunday. Revenues will go to the transit authority’s capital investments.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Inflation-adjusted transportation spending at all levels fell in the 2010-2022 period, BTS says
Federal funding helps state and local governments, which account for 90% of transportation spending, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Q&AHow an Oklahoma City sales tax fuels the city’s ‘renaissance’
Mayor David Holt led the planning process for the fourth voter-approved renewal of a sales tax for public infrastructure focused on human needs.
By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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9 predictions about what 2025 may hold for US cities
“Playground” cities will thrive, innovative housing programs will proliferate and technology will transform transit and municipal services, these sources say.
By Smart Cities Dive staff • Jan. 2, 2025 -
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These two men will lead transportation policy in the Trump administration
The Governors Highway Safety Association this week endorsed Trump nominee Sean Duffy as the next U.S. transportation secretary.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Pittsburgh to transform waterfront industrial site for housing, entertainment and shopping
In addition to the $740 million development, the Steel City is getting a $64 million concert venue expected to attract events that might otherwise bypass the area for places like New York City, Chicago and Philadelphia.
By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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OpinionLoosening alcohol laws to revitalize your city’s economy is a mistake
Cities must keep our public spaces alcohol-free to preserve health and safety, warns a policy consultant at the Institute for Public Strategies, a public health organization.
By Daniel Skiles • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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How the IIJA is funding increased transportation carbon emissions
Although the 2021 infrastructure law provided record funding for rail and mass transit, money going to highway expansion projects may lead to a net increase in transportation CO2 emissions by 2040.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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New York congestion pricing to start Jan. 5
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to begin the controversial program with reduced fees, but President-elect Donald Trump, House Republicans and some New Jersey Democrats remain opposed to the plan.
By Dan Zukowski • Updated Nov. 19, 2024 -
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NY Gov. Hochul pressured to reinstate congestion pricing before Trump takes office
President-elect Donald Trump opposes New York’s plan to toll drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district. Advocates want the plan implemented now.
By Dan Zukowski • Nov. 13, 2024
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