Jul 1, 2025
This week we're Han Solo again, but we discuss lead pollution and serial killers, PM 1 micro-pollution, and how ICE raids are reducing transit ridership in Los Angeles.
Below is a full linked article list:
Main Items
ICE raids lead to low LA ridership - LA Times
Tinier particles data finally collected - Washington University St. Louis
Reversible architecture - ArchDaily
TTC congestion management - blogTO
Bonus Items
KC wants to pay for block parties - Kansas City Star
Disasters impact baby brains - Gizmodo
Full of lead - The Overhead Wire
Oakland block tries to quit fossil fuels - KQED
End of Energy Star? - Smart Cities Dive
China's high speed rail debate - Asia Times
Arizona to vote on VMT charges - Ballotpedia
How government can finance low cost homes - Nonprofit Quarterly
Florida restricts bus lanes to ridership quotas - Tampa Bay Times
New motor could change e-bikes - Electrek
Toronto bike lane gets more traffic - Carbon Upfront!
Oregon housing bonds surpassed expectations - Governing
Puppies and Butterflies:
Michelin Restaurants on LA Transit
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