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Paving the high road toward success. 'High Road Highlights' is our monthly roundup of project wins, news, and more!
February 27, 2025
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Leaders Unite in D.C. to Shape the Future of Cities <[link removed]>
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Last month, the Mayors Innovation Project <[link removed]> celebrated 20 years with a dynamic Winter Meeting in Washington, DC, bringing together over 100 local leaders to tackle today’s most pressing challenges. Panels explored advancing local wealth and opportunity, building inclusive communities, strengthening flood-resilient infrastructure, and fostering effective mayor-council partnerships. Highlights included a keynote from Brookings Metro’s Xavier de Souza Briggs, a Women Mayors Network <[link removed]> reception, and a conversation with former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
We’ve already released recaps on Leadership and Policy for Welcoming and Inclusive Communities <[link removed]> and Data, Financing, and Leadership Solutions for Flood Resilient Infrastructure <[link removed]>. Today, we’re excited to release our latest recap on Advancing Local Wealth and Opportunity.
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Project Updates
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Congestion pricing could be the only path to managing gridlock <[link removed]>
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Each year, U.S. transportation agencies spend billions expanding highways to reduce congestion. Yet, over the past 50 years, commute times have risen by 20%, and traffic congestion continues to worsen. New research suggests that congestion pricing may be the most effective solution. New York’s recently launched program, despite controversy, offers a promising example. Check out our latest blog for a deeper dive into the issue.
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Policy Solutions for Justice, Safety, and Community Well-Being <[link removed]>
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Across the country, cities are grappling with how to keep their communities safe amidst weak firearm regulations, the opioid crisis, and national housing and homelessness crises. At the same time, racial inequities in the U.S. criminal justice system persist, with data showing U.S. police are hired less selectively and use lethal force more often than in other OECD countries. This month's roadmap offers strategies for community-driven reform, from investing in youth interventions to decriminalizing non-violent offenses and reducing racial disparities.
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In The News
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What does Wisconsin’s minimum wage from 2009 mean today?
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Wisconsin’s minimum wage lags behind neighbors
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3 Wisconsin neighbors see minimum wage increases to start the year <[link removed]>
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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 <[link removed]> 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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High Road Strategy Center
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