February 2, 2013
by Adrian Martinez
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¡Sí Se Pudo! – I-710 Communities Gain Momentum for Real Transportation Solutions

Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice, Santa Monica, California
There’s nothing like a raucous public hearing to get the blood pumping on a Thursday night.  Last night, I attended the Project Committee meetin… Continue reading

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November 2, 2012
by Susan Casey-Lefkowitz
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Climate change: clear and present danger

Susan Casey-Lefkowitz, Director International Program, Washington, D.C.
This week, my brother, his wife and young baby were trapped without electricity in their Hoboken apartment. My sister is still in the dark in Allentown. Hurricane S… Continue reading

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August 9, 2012
by Adrian Martinez
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Building a mega freeway in LA: What’s the cost?

Adrian Martinez, Staff Attorney, Environmental Justice, Santa Monica, California
Yesterday, I attended a public hearing on the I-710 expansion in Long Beach.  Just to refresh everyone’s memory, this project plans to expand th… Continue reading

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October 12, 2011
by Amanda Eaken
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Team NRDC and Climate Riders Overcome Adversity to Promote Sustainable Transportation, Solutions to Climate Change

Amanda Eaken, Deputy Director, Sustainable Communities, San Francisco
Over the last week, I had the remarkable opportunity to participate in Climate Ride – a 5-day, 320-mile charitable bike ride from Eureka to San Francisco. Team … Continue reading

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September 23, 2011
by Deron Lovaas
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The American Planning Association’s Annual Policy Briefing: Sobering, but Hopeful

Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Washington, D.C.
I spoke with about 100 members of the American Planning Association earlier this week about building support for clean energy in Washington.  Planners do c… Continue reading

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October 18, 2010
by Kaid Benfield
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Massive database provides a wealth of information to support transit-oriented development

This just in:
The Center for Transit-Oriented Development (CTOD) today launched a web database that provides comprehensive information about more than 4,000 transit zones across the United States. The web tool will help developers, investors, and city … Continue reading

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