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For discussion of TDM efforts in the region as well as TDM strategies in general. Wanted to share this bill that State Sen. Keenan introduced this session but didn't see an appropriate thread: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1346/PrimarySponsorSummary The bill would allow employees that...

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/04/metro/ri-dot-director-peter-alviti-resigns/

The defunct Crystal Mall has apparently been bought up by General Dynamics Electric Boat "to expand engineering, training, and software development in support of submarine production, bringing thousands of employees to Waterford by mid-2027 and further anchoring our title as the Submarine...

Don't think my hometown of Shelton deserves its own thread, but was really excited to see this open up today on the Shelton-Derby Bridge. Was told there's now protected bikeway all the way from downtown Shelton to the Derby train station. So, so much potential along the Waterbury line with a...

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64330749/virginia-considers-slapping-speed-limiters-on-frequent-speeders-cars/

Is this something people would be interested in? I'm actually surprised this hasn't already come together considering there are several threads about individual books. I've ditched all social media over the past two years, and while I think it has been a massive improvement for my overall mental...

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/climate/wildlife-crossings-colorado.html?unlocked_article_code=1.8U4.CxbA.hNfH8HT9QXk6&smid=url-share Outside of the inner core, bear populations have been making a remarkable come back. Deer can be found even in parts of Cambridge and Boston. Smaller but...

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/12/nation/new-hampshire-senator-jeanne-shaheen-reelection/

Lol that there's no thread for CT's largest city. Came across this paper this morning that focuses on Bridgeport: “There’s nothing left to tax”: the effects of automobility on the downtowns of America’s mid-size cities 1913–2013 Inside the paper is a graphic showing the land use in the city...

Didn't feel there was an appropriate thread to share this article in, so making a thread to discuss the state's EV requirements (and general automobile electrification). https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/19/business/trucks-diesel-electric-vehicles-massachusetts-regulations/

Sean Duffy, Fox Stalwart, Gets Trump’s Nod for Transportation Secretary It does not appear that Mr. Duffy has any relevant experience. Regardless, this is an unusually important selection as the incoming Transportation Secretary will have large influence on the distribution of remaining IRA and...

Bill Shifting Broker Fees From Renters to Landlords Is Expected to Pass Something worth following very closely over the next couple of years. Landlords have significantly more negotiating power with the industry than renters do. I'm very interested to see the rate at which the middleman gets...

I came across a recent study I really wanted to share here but couldn't find an appropriate thread. Rather than waiting until the topic came up I thought it might be useful to create a thread to share new (or otherwise useful) academic research into urbanist topics. The one in particular that...

Introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren & Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1368 A summary from Boston.com: https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2024/07/30/warren-introduces-new-bill-targeting-the-housing-crisis/ tl;dr:

Did not see another thread related to this or a general New York City thread. Please feel free to move if there is somewhere more appropriate. In an incredibly frustrating move, Hochul Halts Congestion Pricing in a Stunning 11th-Hour Shift. As of right now, it's shelved indefinitely. This will...

https://whdh.com/news/state-to-close-mci-concord-transfer-prisoners-to-other-facilities/ Relevant to AB because this is a very large parcel (51 acre) situated within half a mile of the West Concord CR station and abutting the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. This parcel presents a major opportunity...

Pieces of this (particularly the transitway) were talked about when the first presentation was made a couple months ago, but the draft report was published tonight (linked here). Lived here 2013-2015 until getting priced out exactly because there wasn't forward thinking planning like this...