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• The Political Environment Yesterday, 09:37pm Wisc. Republicans Will Spend $31 Million On Rail Improvements Walker Threw Away Earlier

  I'm a big fan of Amtrak, but isn't the state spending $31 million on Amtrak upgrades between Milwaukee and Chicago - - a sum basically covered …
• CarFree Maine Yesterday, 09:29pm How to build a Transit-Oriented Development in Maine!

  Brunswick, ME — Slideshow showing the transformation of an EPA Clean-Up Site into a vibrant, mixed-use, transit centered destination within 2 years!!! Click on “Show Info” for captions …
• Hard Drive Yesterday, 07:38pm Time-lapse video of Interstate 5 'Bridgegeddon' in Portland, Vancouver

  Portland, OR — Bridgegeddon on Interstate 5 wasn't as bad as the Oregon Department of Transportation predicted. But today's Interstate Bridge lift for a Columbia River barge carrying an oil-drilling rig was worthy of a time-lapse video. …
• The City Fix Yesterday, 04:35pm Urban Green Space Key in Improving Air Quality

  Tree-lined streets, like the ones seen here from Seoul, Korea, can have a significant impact in improving air quality in cities. Photo by Abby …
• GreenCityBlueLake Yesterday, 03:16pm Open dialogue leads to $6 million bike/ped improvements

  Cleveland, OH — When people ask why it’s important to have a bike and pedestrian advocacy group, you can point them to sustainable transportation advocates …
• Spacing Toronto Yesterday, 02:18pm There’s a big ride for Toronto cyclists on Wednesday. Here’s why you should go.

  On Wednesday July 20 at 6:30PM the Toronto Bike Union is planning a "Ride for Jarvis" beginning in Allen Gardens (here's the Facebook event listing). …