Texas town’s streets honored as ‘Great Place’ in state
Award is a part of the American Planning Association’s (APA) spin off the Great Places in America program
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EPA turns attention to landfills, an underestimated source of methane emissions
Study of over 200 landfills across the U.S. finds many had "large methane 'super-emitter' plumes
Three states get federal funds to study live traffic-safety data
California, Minnesota, Washington to gather a comprehensive understanding of traffic safety issues, their root causes and possible solutions
States considering laws to tie transportation funding to housing
Connecticut, Colorado bills designed to create denser, walkable communities where people can easily access public transportation
Maine executive order seeks to bring more women into construction
Order contains mandates for several state agencies to gather data and determine appropriate steps to boost female participation in construction
Texas energy operator plans to match grid demand and state economic growth
ERCOT will prioritize processes and solutions to connect generation and load, allowing it to match Texas’ unprecedented rates of growth and energy demand
Four states have completed process to unlock BEAD high-speed internet funding
Most recently, West Virginia secured $1.2 billion in BEAD funding, making it the largest beneficiary of the program so far
Penn State researchers modeling future electric-grid reliability, efficiency
Research part of a federal effort to improve electrical grid reliability by integrating batteries and renewables into wholesale electricity markets
High-speed rail connection between Houston and Dallas appears to gain steam
Train would have average speed of 187 MPH, the fastest in the world
Arlington, ‘the can-do city,’ is a key force in North Texas’ growth
City is home to multiple global businesses, a University of Texas system campus and a large sports and entertainment district
