A creative makeover of a bus stop in downtown Portland, designed by artist Ebenezer Akakpo, was leading a Boston contender in a national poll to become American's "best" on Friday. COURTESY / MICHAEL ...

PHOENIX — The bus stops in a west Phoenix neighborhood are now the most creative bus stops in the Valley. Decorative and functional, the 10 shelters long 67th Avenue from McDowell to Camelback roads, ...

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