Paving the high road toward success. 'High Road Highlights' is our monthly roundup of project wins, news, and more!
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Next Week’s Big Events: The State of Working Wisconsin & Workers Speak Webinar!
Each Labor Day, the High Road Strategy Center releases our anticipated State of Working Wisconsin
report, providing a snapshot of the state's workforce - including data on jobs, wages, unions, and this year a special feature on the experiences of working women.
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Just Wrapped: Summer 2024 Meeting
Earlier this month, the Mayors Innovation Project was in Knoxville, Tennessee for the 2024 Summer Meeting! Over 80 attendees gathered for discussions on violence prevention, transformative placemaking, affordable housing, and climate empowerment; tours of Knoxville’s urban wilderness, new multi-use stadium, and public art scene; and to network with new and familiar friends! Check out all materials from the meeting, including each panel's briefing book, on our website.
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Making the Most of the Moment: Building Municipal Capacity for Federal Funds
August 16th, 2024 marked the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government’s largest ever climate-related investment which has helped cities nationwide become more energy efficient. A lack of administrative capacity threatens cities' ability to access funding opportunities. For this reason, small and mid-size cities must strengthen their ability to take full advantage of this landmark funding. ProGov21's
latest blog focuses on strategies for measuring and building capacity to take full advantage of this historic federal funding.
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Dedicated Bus Lanes Improve Safety
Bus rapid transit (BRT) projects across the U.S. are delivering rail-like benefits at a lower cost. New research reveals that BRT infrastructure can reduce vehicle speeds even without active buses, enhancing safety and controlling excessive speeding. By dedicating lanes and providing train-like stations, these designs help create a culture of safety on urban arterials. Check out SSTI’s latest blog to learn more about the surprising safety benefits and the importance of “self-explaining roads” in promoting safer urban streets.
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Wisconsin sees record pay growth, especially for Black, Hispanic women
The pandemic especially hurt the work/life balance of women. The stressors haven’t gone away.
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About High Road Strategy Center
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Based at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the High Road Strategy Center is a national think-and-do tank that promotes “high road” solutions to social problems. Learn more here, or click below to learn about our projects housed at the High Road Strategy Center:
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