Utrecht, The Netherlands

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example

Utrecht, The Netherlands.  The city has built a parking garage for 12,650 bicycles, beneath the central train station. It incorporates a repair service and a bicycle rental outlet.  It also has a digital system to guide cyclists to a parking spot that provides the...

Trinity County CA

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example

Trinity County CA.  The publicly-owned Trinity Public Utility District (TPUD) has been serving most of the county with 100% renewable energy since 1982.  The majority of TPUD’s customers are supplied with electricity generated by a hydroelectric facility at a dam on...

Toronto, ONT, Canada

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example

Toronto, ONT, Canada.  In 2017 TransformTO was unanimously approved by the City Council, demonstrating Toronto’s commitment to a global call for action to limit global temperature rise in line with international goals.  The TransformTO Net Zero Strategy responds to...

Tempe AZ

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example

Tempe AZ. There is a new mixed-use development called Culdesac Tempe. Its overall plan calls for banning cars.  Instead, it will provide scooters, 1000 bike parking spots, and free rides on the Metro.  “This Neighborhood is Banning Cars For All Residents”  5/13/23....

Takoma Park MD

by | Jun 28, 2023 | Cities Around the World Leading by Example

Takoma Park MD.  TP is a community with a wide variety of sustainable programs and activities, and a lot of public support for them.  The City is trying to promote outlawing fossil fuel energy for certain activities, including water heating, gas stoves, and leaf...