6000 people showed up for a NOAA (apparently appeals of state costal commission decisions go to them) hearing on Orange County’s proposed SR 241 Toll Road extension. Some good converage, including discussion of induced demand, is availalable from Streetsblog. I’m glad that Irvine’s Councilmember Agran showed up and voiced his opposition to the project.
Read Full Post | September 23 2008 | Transportation |
Popular Science came out with its ranking of the 50 Greenest Cities in the United States. Boston ranks number three and Cambridge number six. I’m happy to see that Irvine made it at number 21, right behind New York City. I’m not too confident in the methodology, however. It seemed like they were looking for innovative techonologies and development more than practical and proven enviornmental approaches. Philadelphia, with all of its mixed-use development and public transit, didn’t even make the list.
Read Full Post | June 02 2008 | Environment |
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