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Report Calls for Regional Clean Transportation Plan

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Increasing electric vehicle fleets, along with walkable and bikeable streets and access to public transportation in cities, suburbs and rural and low-income communities across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions are among the strategies in a new report calling for a regional clean transportation plan.

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Maryland's $8.5B incentive package largest of the 20 Amazon HQ2 finalists

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Maryland's promise includes state and local income tax credits and money for roads and transportation improvements.

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Sen. Cruz Foresees Quick Action on DOT, Commerce Nominees

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Incoming committee chairman sees choices for Transportation, Commerce departments as "stellar nominees."

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New Jersey Ends Road Funding Crisis

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Chris Christie and Democratic leaders announced Friday they have reached a deal for transportation funding that will raise New Jersey's gas tax by 23 cents a gallon, ending a summer-long standoff and statewide construction freeze.

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AED: Highway Program 'Year Zero' Threatens Income, Jobs

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In FY 2015 the Highway Trust Fund will be unable to support any transportation spending, risking more than $50 billion in annual investment, according to analysis of Congress Budget Office data, reported by the Associated Equipment Distributors (AED). AED officials estimate these "year zero" conditions will cost the equipment industry $2.3

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Phases of Commercial Real Estate Development

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This includes analyzing factors such as zoning regulations, transportation access, and market demand. Leasing the property allows the developer to generate income from rent payments over time instead of receiving a one-time payment from a sale. You can find land on commercial real estate marketplaces.

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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments

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Multifamily Housing Affordable Housing Office Buildings Retail Centers Shopping Centers Transit Facilities Despite the best efforts of city governments and their transportation departments, transit-oriented-development projects often unintentionally burden existing residents and small businesses in the area.

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