News Category: Cool Stuff That’s Coming

California Congressman Mark Takano Introduces Legislation For A Four-Day Workweek – Working 9-To-5 Is An Antiquated Relic

“A shorter workweek would benefit both employers and employees alike.” He pointed out, “Pilot programs run by governments and businesses across the globe have shown promising results, as productivity climbed and workers reported better work-life balance, less need to take sick days, heightened morale and lower childcare expenses because they had more time with their family and children.”

Boost Public Car Share to Reduce Private Vehicle Ownership – Expanding Car-Share Beyond America’s Biggest Cities

There is one unsung tactic that reduces the number of cars on the road and their consequences without big public investment, redevelopment, or a toll on central-business-district-bound drivers: expanding car access through car share.

TuSimple Enlists Ryder To Build Out A Robot Truck Network

TuSimple, a San Diego-based developer of autonomous driving technology for semi-trucks, says Ryder System will support its plans for a nationwide “autonomous freight network” across by providing access to U.S. facilities Ryder operates to keep big rigs rolling.

Advocates Hope New Mexico Bill Offers National Model For Frontier Equity

Recently passed legislation establishes a new ombudsperson role for bringing the perspectives and needs of rural communities into the state’s policy- and grant-making processes.

Fleets of microcars could become another public transport option

Completely free to use, they are self-charging, so door-to-door use is a reality. There is no need to park it anywhere in particular, or find a renewable energy charging station.

Boulder, Montana community group wants to start childcare program – New pilot program, Childcare Connect Montana, is helping childcare facilities stay staffed

The leaders of the working group have begun the process of creating a nonprofit organization. They’re seeking a grant to hire a childcare coordinator, and Hesford has been trying to recruit people to start the process of becoming licensed providers.

How Does Removing Parking and Road Space Affect People With Disabilities?

Eliminating parking minimums and scaling down our streets will help bring destinations closer together. It will make more room for housing and services, and give many the option to walk or bike to their destinations, rather than using a car. And creating these alternatives to driving saves the parking and road space for those who need it most.

MATR Launches The Montana Community Map. Would you like to be the “Keeper” of your community?

What’s great about each Montana community and what’s happening to make it a truly wonderful place to live or visit like career and real estate opportunities, housing and broadband availability, child care facilities, social activities etc.

Bring back corner stores to create a connected, equitable city – Missoula County looking to completely change its zoning code

A call for zoning reforms that legalize commercial buildings in residential neighborhoods in Seattle—a building type and land use that has fallen out of favor all over the United States.

Electric Vehicles Growing in Rural Calif. Thanks to Local Partnership

A partnership between Electrify America and Valley Clean Air Now in California has led to thousands of rural households trading in their gas-powered cars for electric autos. Will other parts of rural America follow suit?

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