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Jumping the shark: claiming that not adding bike lanes to Connecticut Avenue NW will help bring workers back to Downtown

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Mostly it's because elected officials roll over in the face of angry motor vehicle operators. In response, MTA in Baltimore is providing free transit (" Maryland Transit Administration to offer free public transportation this weekend ," Baltimore Sun ).

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What should the program for a Transportation Management District look like?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Sometimes they're led by the elected official for that district. Some cities like Boston , Denver and Seattle have active pro-walking groups which are a model for improving places, technical assistance, and advocacy. -- In Arlington County, WalkArlington does community walks. Salt Lake is hot in the summer.

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After a Tumultuous 2024, What’s Next for Cities?

The City Fix

2024 has been a tumultuous year: More than half the worlds population went to the ballot box some voting for radical change extraordinary weather events have devastated communities and countries have been rocked by continued violent conflict.

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