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Interface de Transportes Lourosa/ FiĆ£es by Atelier d'Arquitectura J. A. Lopes da Costa

Archinect

Esta localização permite uma melhor integração na topografia existente, e também separa claramente o acesso ao parque de estacionamento a nascente do acesso aos autocarros a poente, evitando cruzamentos ou possíveis conflitos entre o tráfego de automóveis e autocarros.

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Brightline's SoCal to Las Vegas high speed rail project could soon be underway

Archinect

A long-awaited high-speed rail project connecting Las Vegas to Southern California is reportedly ready to proceed in 2023 as an $8 billion proposal from rail operator Brightline is nearing permitting permission from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

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Driverless taxis are about to hit Los Angeles. How will Waymo's impact affect the city's changing streetscape?

Archinect

Waymo has already eked out footholds in Phoenix and San Francisco and will need a permit from the California Public Utilities Commission to expand its West Coast operations into what it says is a now $2 billion market.

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The three railroads operating out of Penn Station prioritize performance in plans to redesign the transit hub

The Architect's Newsletter

City Councilā€™s vote on the operating permit for Madison Square Garden (MSG)ā€”a 48-0 decision to extend it only five years, not in perpetuity as MSG Entertainment (MSGE) soughtā€”marked a potential The post The three railroads operating out of Penn Station prioritize performance in plans to redesign the transit hub appeared first on The Architectā€™s Newspaper. (..)

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Parking Reform

SW Oregon Architect

In response, the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commission updated Oregonā€™s Transportation Planning Rules to launch the Climate-Friendly and Equitable Communities (CFEC) program in July 2022. (Photo by Chris Mok || @cr.mok on Unsplash ) Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No.

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Elon Musk proposes Tesla tunnel in Miami to "solve traffic and be an example to the world"

Deezen

If approved, the tunnel system will have seven stations and could transport around 7,500 passengers an hour. Musk argues that Loop systems like this could offer a more efficient alternative to traditional public transport, which he described as " a pain in the ass ". Elon Musk (above) is planning a tunnel in Miami. billion and $8.5

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The raw beauty of rammed earth

Habitus Living

While historically rammed earth has been a material that necessitated thick, heavy walls, new technology now permits panels that are smaller, lighter and more durable ā€“ saving money on both its transport and required square footage. Ulaman Eco Resort, Bali.