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Milwaukee Streetcar Debate Stoops to Fear Mongering

Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik's arguments in opposition to a proposed streetcar project have been heard before.

January 28, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Nashville MTA Ends Bus Rapid Transit Plans

One of the more hotly contested transit projects in the country—The Amp bus rapid transit project in Nashville, Tennessee—is dead. Nashville MTA officials promise a new strategic plan for the future of transit in the city.

January 23, 2015 - WSMV

Groundbreaking for Controversial 'Atlantic Yards' Development

The development formerly known as Atlantic Yards—now called Pacific Park—broke ground this week, finally setting in motion a massive development beset by fierce controversy in the 11 years since it was first proposed.

December 16, 2014 - Crain's New York Business

Bicycle Plan Leads to Parking Policy Questions in St. Paul

St. Paul is in the community engagement stage of a bike planning process expected to culminate early next year. Among the bike plan's proposals, none have sparked as much controversy as a downtown loop that would remove street parking.

December 13, 2014 - Minneapolis Post

Nashville Mayor Puts Bus Rapid Transit Proposal on the Shelf

The controversial, $175 million Nashville bus rapid transit project will be up to the city's next mayor.

October 30, 2014 - Nashville Post

harbor and Bay Bridge

Dirty Politics in San Francisco’s Height Restrictions Initiative

The city of San Francisco will vote on Prop. B, an ordinance that would limit the height of developments along the waterfront, in June. The ballot will list the campaign manager for the Yes on B campaign as the official opponent of the measure.

March 14, 2014 - SFGate

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