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SLC Council postpones school zoning vote after concerns over West High designs - Building Salt Lake

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 9h

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The Salt Lake City Council postponed a vote after members of the public raised issues with proposed plans for the new West High School.

Wednesday's Headlines Are the Best of the Best — Streetsblog USA

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 9h

Wednesday’s Headlines Are the Best of the Best - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/w... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

What does it take to turn the tide against the dominance of cars? These cities are an example.

This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train — Streetsblog USA

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 10h

This Newsroom Is Looking For Its Next Big Tip on the Train - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/08/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @keawilson.bsky.social

Investigative journalists at ProPublica are betting that the next big tipster is riding the rails right now — and reaching out to find them.

For the second year in a row, the Sadie Hawkins Style Ride bicycle scavenger hunt will raise money for the Chicago Abortion Fund - Streetsblog Chicago

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 10h

For the second year in a row, the Sadie Hawkins Style Ride bicycle scavenger hunt will raise money for the Chicago Abortion Fund - chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/f... via @chi.streetsblog.org

The organizers of the annual Sadie Hawkins Style Ride describe the event as “an all-skill-level, self-guided, scavenger-hunt-style bicycle ride, open to anyone that wants to ride.” They add, “We dress...

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'Huge opportunity': Transit leaders keep up push for S.A-to-Austin rail

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 13h

“How can we re-rail Texas?” - Caroline Mays, TxDOT

San Antonio Express-News' Richard Webner stopped by RailNation on Saturday to check out the conference and hear from some of the biggest passenger rail advocates in the US.

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Advocates say they are optimistic about growth in Texas's passenger rail system, even with limited support from the Texas Legislature.

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Rail Passengers Association @railpassengers.org · 18h

Attention Brewers fans! Heading to Chicago this morning for Game 3?

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Amtrak train will turn into 'Brewers Express' to transport fans for Game 3 of NLDS series

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Game 3 of the NLDS series between the Brewers and Cubs will take place in Chicago Wednesday, Oct. 8, and there's a way to get to Wrigley Field without dealing with traffic. Amtrak

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Iowa Association of Railroad Passengers @iowarail.bsky.social · 18h

Amtrak ridership for August. Overall gains continue, although at a slower rate than previous months.

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

Salt Lake City to lose top transportation official to Utah Transit Authority buildingsaltlake.com/salt-lake-ci... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @jacobscholl.bsky.social

City Hall to lose its transportation boss, who oversaw major street redesigns

Salt Lake City’s director of transportation Jon Larsen is leaving his post, opting to join the Utah Transit Authority.

Lotus Company Moves to Demolish Rick Warner Auto Shop for Development

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

Lotus moves forward with development at shuttered Rick Warner auto shop in South Downtown buildingsaltlake.com/lotus-moves-... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @taylorwanderson.bsky.social

The company received final approval for its new mixed-use apartment project at 48 W. 700 S., near the future Intermountain hospital.

The Shocking Untold History of America's Rails-to-Trails Movement — Streetsblog USA

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

The Shocking Untold History of America’s Rails-to-Trails Movement - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @keawilson.bsky.social

Some of the fiercest battles for the future of public space in America have happened on abandoned railway corridors — and the battles aren't over yet.

Tuesday's Headlines Take It Back — Streetsblog USA

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

Tuesday’s Headlines Take It Back - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/07/t... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

Withholding transit funds is just one aspect of the Trump administration's campaign to reshape the federal bureaucracy during the shutdown.

Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

Commentary: Speed Cameras are a Good Start for Safe Streets - sf.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/c... via @streetsblogsf.bsky.social

But all tools, not just speed cameras, must be used to achieve Vision Zero

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

Likely Mayor Mamdani Supports Daylighting as DOT Digs In Heels - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/l... via @nyc.streetsblog.org and @kevinduggan.bsky.social

Likely Mayor Mamdani Supports Daylighting as DOT Digs In Heels - Streetsblog New York City

The next mayor will have to overcome a deeply entrenched bureaucracy opposed to the common-sense policy.

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When One Extra Unit Triggers a Giant Leap in Red Tape | Strong Towns

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 1d

When One Extra Unit Triggers a Giant Leap in Red Tape www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025... via @strongtowns.org

A fourplex is not a high-rise and shouldn’t be treated like one. Memphis is recognizing that.

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Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority @bigskyrail.bsky.social · 2d

On Oct 6, 1979 the North Coast Hiawatha made its final run through Montana.
46 years later BSPRA is working to revive that service through the Big Sky North Coast Corridor — linking communities from Chicago to Seattle once again.
Learn more: bigskyrailmt.gov
#NorthCoastHiawatha #RailRevival

Destination board listing Chicago, Milwaukee, Fargo, Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, and Seattle — the route BSPRA aims to revive.

Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha train at Missoula Station in 1976, locomotive and cars beside brick depot under clear Montana sky.

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

My office building is looking really good! 😀

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

PHOTOS: Take a look at Downtown’s renovated Clift Building on Broadway buildingsaltlake.com/photos-take-... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social and @jacobscholl.bsky.social

PHOTOS: Take a look at Downtown’s renovated Clift Building on Broadway - Building Salt Lake

The historic Clift Building recently underwent a facelift of its lobby and lounge areas after a change in ownership.

As Portland Fights ICE With Land-Use Regulations, Will Zoning Survive Trump? — Streetsblog USA

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

As Portland Fights ICE With Land-Use Regulations, Will Zoning Survive Trump? - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/w... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @futureofwhere.bsky.social

Portland's attempt to rein in ICE could trigger a battle over the constitutionality of zoning.

Under Pressure: Uber's Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions - Streetsblog New York City

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

Under Pressure: Uber’s Navigation System Endangers the Public With Reckless Driving Directions - nyc.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/u... via @nyc.streetsblog.org and @sophlebo.bsky.social

An Uber driver made an illegal u-turn and hit someone, but the in-app navigation told him to do it and the company won't give up the code.

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Monday's Headlines Get Schooled — Streetsblog USA

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

Monday’s Headlines Get Schooled - usa.streetsblog.org/2025/10/06/m... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @blakeaued.bsky.social

A shortage of bus drivers has left some school districts and parents struggling to get their kids to class.

Don't mess with Illinois! Local politicians and advocates say Trump's latest attack on Chicagoland transportation won't succeed - Streetsblog Chicago

Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t mess with Illinois! Local politicians and advocates say Trump’s latest attack on Chicagoland transportation won’t succeed - chi.streetsblog.org/2025/10/03/d... via @chi.streetsblog.org and @johngreenfield.bsky.social

The USDOT announced it is blocking $2.1 million in previously approved federal funding for the Red Line Extension and the Red & Purple Modernization Project.

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

Week Without Driving : How Transit Can Serve People in Rural Towns - cal.streetsblog.org/2025/10/03/w... via @streetsblogca.bsky.social

Week Without Driving : How Transit Can Serve People in Rural Towns - Streetsblog California

Last year, our board member Abby Arnold took the Week Without Driving Challenge and brought along some friends. She’s back this year for round 2. You can read last year’s entries, and her other work f...

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Mike Christensen, MCMP, CNU-A, AICP @mrc-slc.bsky.social · 2d

I-49 Threatened To Destroy This Neighborhood for a Decade. Is It Finally Dead? www.strongtowns.org/journal/2025... via @strongtowns.org and @clmarohn.bsky.social

I-49 Threatened To Destroy This Neighborhood for a Decade. Is It Finally Dead? | Strong Towns

The regional government of Northwest Louisiana recently canceled discussions on the I-49 Connector project. But is this highway project really dead?

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