Traffic

Debating L.A.'s Growth, Traffic and Transit

6 May 2008 - 5:00am
Los Angeles Times

The Transit Coalition's Bart Reed and USC planning Professor Peter Gordon debate transit and traffic in L.A. in this five-part point-counterpoint series.

Tackling Traffic In A City Of 11 Million

19 April 2008 - 7:00am
International Herald Tribune

In Sao Paulo, Brazil, planners are challenged with untangling traffic jams that stretch for over 120 miles.

Congestion Pricing Plan Dies in New York Assembly

8 April 2008 - 5:00am
The New York Times

Members of the New York State Assembly decided late Monday not to vote on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, a plan that the state would have needed to approve by April 7 to be eligible for more than $350 million.

Welcoming Traffic Circles To Town

3 April 2008 - 11:00am
Washington Post

In and around Washington D.C., traffic planners are experimenting with converting intersections to traffic circles. Residents are slowly embracing the new roundabouts.

The Pains of Popularity

21 March 2008 - 5:00am
San Diego City Beat

San Diego's downtown trolley service is becoming too popular, causing officials to propose equipment upgrades to handle the rising crowds. But the bigger trolleys will take out some car lanes and affect traffic lights, and many are unhappy about it.