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A mode shift toward more sustainable transportation like micromobility and transit will take more than an app. It will require a reimagining of cities and how transportation infrastructure is prioritized. “The majority of Americans want to live in car-free neighborhoods,” said Ryan Johnson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Culdesac. “We just haven’t been building them since the advent of the car. The areas that are walkable have just gotten more expensive, which has made the demand higher.” To create safer streets in Madison, efforts have included a mix of lowering speed limits, using crash data to determine where to implement speed bumps or other small projects, and redesigning streets to promote safer travel for people walking and biking. Traffic deaths for children under 15 have doubled since 2018. They and their parents are paying the price for sprawl and car dependency. The vehicles will not have humans in the driving seat nor safety operators. |
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Come Home MontanaGreat Falls Development AuthorityKalispell Chamber of CommerceMontana Business- Parents in the US fear mass shootings, but kids are three times as likely to be shot at home
The school shootings in Sandy Hook, Parkland and Uvalde left parents afraid. But home is far more dangerous for children where guns are involved. - There Is Much More Work to Do to Shift Cities Away from Cars
A mode shift toward more sustainable transportation like micromobility and transit will take more than an app. It will require a reimagining of cities and how transportation infrastructure is prioritized. - What happens to gas stations when the world goes electric?
When the world goes fully electric, what happens to the cars, tools and livelihoods that rely on fossil fuels? Civil engineer and environmental sociologist Emily Grubert visualizes what a clean energy future will look like, outlining the considerations everyone needs to undertake now as the critical, decades-long transition begins. - ChatGPT – A Deeper Dive – 4/11 – 6 – 7:30PM – Online via Zoom or Boulder, CO location
For our kickoff meeting, we’ll host a panel of experts on all things ChatGPT. ChatGPT, as you know, is an artificial intelligence Chatbot created by OpenAI and launched in November 2022. Since then, it has taken the world by storm. - Brad Feld – Introducing the Rocky Mountain Artificial Intelligence Interest Group (RMAIIG)
Their first meeting is Tuesday, April 11th, and covers a deeper dive into ChatGPT. The group is taking speaker suggestions and ideas for a venue for quarterly in-person meetings when they aren’t on Zoom. I encourage Rocky Mountain readers to get involved if they’re interested in exploring the rapidly-changing world of AI. - Montana Clean Energy Fair – 8/12 – Montana State University Billings
Join Montana Renewable Energy Association Saturday, August 12 for the premiere event on solar power, wind power, battery-storage, EVs, heat pumps, efficiency, and all things clean power resilience. - 5 Things To Know Before Building a Log Cabin
Building a log cabin home can be a dream come true for many people. However, it is important to understand that building with wood can be challenging and requires careful planning and execution. Concrete logs have emerged as a more practical and cost-effective alternative to traditional wood logs in recent years. - Why Billionaires Ken Griffin And Eric Schmidt Are Spending $50 Million On A New Kind Of Scientific Research
‘Focused Research Organizations’ aim to provide useful information to the scientific community in areas that currently aren’t being served by academia or business. - Feral Hogs Are the Invasive Menace You’ve Never Thought About
Wild hogs destroy crops, uproot landscapes, and spread diseases—and not much is stopping them. - Investing in Rural America Conference Highlights the Burdens and Successes of Rural Economies – 4/11-12 – Roanoke, VA
The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond will host the Investing in Rural America Conference in Roanoke this April, focusing on improving labor force development and economic viability in rural communities.
Next Generation Broadband in MontanaSenator Jon Tester- Montana Senator Jon Tester Ranked 4th Most Effective Senator of All 100 in Either Party
“Too many people in Washington don’t understand what a hard day’s work looks like and certainly don’t understand the challenges facing Montanans,” said Tester. “That’s why I fight every single day to stand up for Montana and our values. I’ll keep working with folks on both sides of the aisle to do what’s best for Montana and ensure we honor the promises we’ve made to our nation’s veterans.”
HousingMEDA -Montana Economic Developers AssociationRegional Business News- Car-Free Living Takes Off in Car-Centric Cities
“The majority of Americans want to live in car-free neighborhoods,” said Ryan Johnson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Culdesac. “We just haven’t been building them since the advent of the car. The areas that are walkable have just gotten more expensive, which has made the demand higher.”
Idaho News & Events2023 Montana Legislature and PoliticsNon-Profit NewsCity Club MissoulaCareersTransportation- What’s the Best Electric Vehicle Swap You’ve Seen So Far?
It’s time for another Question of the Week! Leave a comment on this post, and you’ll be automatically entered to win BaT merchandise. Our favorite answer each week gets a $25 hat or t-shirt from the BaT Gear Store. - Madison, WI, Is Lowering Traffic Deaths—But There’s Still Work To Do
To create safer streets in Madison, efforts have included a mix of lowering speed limits, using crash data to determine where to implement speed bumps or other small projects, and redesigning streets to promote safer travel for people walking and biking. - Baidu, Pony.ai cleared to offer driverless robotaxis in Beijing Baidu will now operate driverless robotaxi services in three Chinese cities including Wuhan and Chongqing.
The vehicles will not have humans in the driving seat nor safety operators. - Zipline unveils P2 delivery drones that dock and recharge autonomously
On Wednesday, Zipline showed off its next-generation aircraft, which it hopes will make rapid aerial deliveries an everyday convenience for customers throughout the U.S., even in densely populated urban areas.
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