This collection of 12 case studies puts to rest the idea that livability is an exclusively “urban” idea — small cities, towns and rural regions across the country are transforming themselves into more livable communities. Breckenridge is a resort destination for thousands of vacationers every year, but was unaffordable to the people working in the community until an effort between the EPA and the Colorado Department of Health launched new affordable housing options.

Why is a craft beer brewing company hosting a T4 America town hall meeting on transportation? Because our fine partners at New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado believe in the merits of sustainable, people-powered transportation. Earlier this year, New Belgium signed onto the campaign as a partner, and on August 18th, they hosted a town hall meeting.

With fewer drivers taking to the roads, congestion in the Washington D.C. area takes a dive. (Washinton Post) PBS looks at the transportation systems in Portland, Denver, and New York City for its “Blueprint America” series. (New York Times) Mayor Bloomberg in New York City issues a “street manual” designed to be a guide for [...]

In Congressional races across Minnesota and Colorado, high gas prices is the number one issue, and political candidates are looking for easy scapegoats and easier solutions — but few find time to talk about the need for conservation and long-term reform. (New York Times — Kirk Johnson and Monica Davey)

Residents in the mountain region hoping for clean, efficient transportation could be looking at a brighter future — the Colorado Department of Transportation is paying for a study to look at the feasibility of building high-speed rail across Wyoming, New Mexico, and Colorado. (Denver Post — Tom McGhee)

The U.S. government is facing a critical shortfall in its transportation budget, and the Denver Post editorial board is standing behind a 10-cent increase in the federal gas tax as a way to plug the holes in the dam.