FutureStructure Perspectives
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Transit officials in Kansas City, Mo. plan to eliminate bus fares system-wide this year.
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As alternate transportation options have become more widespread, students at California Polytechnic State University have shown no signs of declining car use, according to a study examining car commutes.
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Castle Rock State Park in California is using the KETOS water-monitoring system which conducts continuous tests of the park's drinking water.
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RideAustin a non-profit that moved in after Uber and Lyft were forced out earlier this year, is intended to help drivers and riders abide by local ordinances, and has attracted the interest of several other cities.
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Making expanded fossil fuel production the core of U.S. energy policy, as proposed by Donald Trump, and backing out of climate agreements would cost the U.S. economy billions and transform the planet. -
Genetic analysis shows that marine bacteria broke down much of the oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill. These findings could lead to more effective cleanups after future spills.
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There are steps Washington could take, without waiting for a "grand bargain," that could make a big difference for our states and communities.
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While there are major law enforcement benefits to automatic license plate readers, a lack of safeguards has brought major negative consequences that need to be addressed as this technology continues to spread.
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Regardless of where they live, urban amenities are no longer a bonus but a requirement for many millennials.
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City officials are experimenting with ways to protect cultural institutions and businesses, as opposed to buildings and plazas.
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As stewards of public spending, CFOs are best positioned to help us invest effectively.
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Currently only dealerships and high-end shops will are able to afford the computer diagnostic equipment required to pinpoint what’s wrong with malfunctioning self-driving vehicles.
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They no longer can count on Washington or their states. They need the authority to find creative local solutions.
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Her intense focus on the minutiae of the streets confuses cause and effect, and virtually ignores infrastructure.
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Yes, climate change is creating conditions for the extraordinary wildfires near Fort McMurray, Alberta, but El Niño played a bigger role, says atmospheric scientist.
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Big data studies often use easily available user-generated data from the Internet. Researchers assume that this data offers a window into reality. It doesn't necessarily.
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More and more, governments are turning to bank loans rather than bonds. But too often the terms of the loans -- and who is first in line to collect -- are secret.
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While the technology of fracking has helped lower oil and natural gas prices, the nation needs to understand its scientifically true environmental impacts before the next fracking-driven oil boom occurs.
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In D.C., above and below ground, historic and vital infrastructure is in bad shape. There’s plenty of blame to spread around for that.
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A representative from an automotive instrument panel supplier explains how the future of cars is murkier than ever.
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Although California leads states in electric vehicles on the road, many are still concerned about the lack of EV infrastructure. One solution would be to open the market for charging stations.
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