Infrastructure
MBTA Pilot Makes the Case for All-Door Boarding
The MBTA pilot tested all-door boarding on two bus lines and found that the little-used best practice improved transit service.
Take an Online Tour of Historic Prince George's County, Maryland
You don't have to be a fan of Prince George's County to be a fan of the historical maps and geographic insight on the online Prince George's Atlas.
Trump Administration to Repeal Obama's Clean Power Plan
"The war on coal is over," says EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
An Island of 3.4 Million Living Off the Grid
Living off the grid usually refers to a lifestyle choice to live far from power lines and other basic infrastructure that most of civilization takes for granted—until a natural disaster wipes it all out.
Denver's November Election Will Answer Big Questions About the Built Environment
The Denver Post gives a preview of some of the big questions facing Denver voters in November.
Hurricane Nate to Test New Orlean's Drainage System
Nate will make landfall southeast of New Orleans on Saturday night as possibly a category 2 hurricane after leaving at least 22 dead in Central America. It's not so much the levees but the pumps and generators that have city officials worried.
California Gas Tax Repeal Wins Significant Judicial Victory
The effort to repeal tax and fee increases resulting from the state's first successful gas tax legislation in 28* years received great news from a Sacramento superior court judge who tossed the attorney general's misleading title for their measure.
Two More Road Diets Erased in Los Angeles
Traffic safety projects, and with it the city of Los Angeles' Vision Zero and Great Streets initiatives, have been dealt disappointing setbacks in recent months.
Up and Running: The Speedy Recovery of Houston's City Hall
Following Hurricane Harvey, Houston's City Hall became flooded with four feet of water, rendering the building's electrical and mechanical equipment useless. Restoring power back to City Hall quickly was crucial in aiding the recovery efforts.
New York Has its First Center-Running Bus
It's a small step forward on a portion of the Bx6 bus line in Bronx, but the center-running bus is coming to more corners of New York City soon.
Wisconsin's $1.1 Billion Highway Widening Project on the Ropes
The proposed widening of I-94 in Milwaukee is a $1.1 billion chunk of a $6.4 billion road widening program in the region. The NAACP sued the project as a matter of environmental justice.
Updating the Status of Puerto Rico's Infrastructure in Real Time
A website called status.pr is keeping residents and concerned observers apprised of progress in the recovery of the island's critical infrastructure.
What's Behind the Removal of Public-Private Partnerships from Trump's Infrastructure Plan?
Partnering with the private sector carries risks. Witness the mess that followed the selection of a private firm to build an interstate in Indiana in 2014 that Vice President Mike Pence should have prevented in his prior position as governor.
Florida DOT Adopts 'Context-Based' Street Design
The "right street in the right place" hasn't always been a concept that departments of transportation were ready to acknowledge, much less adopt. The Florida Department of Transportation, however, is working to take context into consideration.
Lake Erie Algae Bloom Growing Again
The algae bloom in Lake Erie has spread to cover much of the edge of Lake Eerie near Toledo, but toxins remain low where local communities draw drinking water supply.
MTA Bridges Go Cashless in New York City
Cold hard cash is becoming a relic of the past for navigating the nation's transportation system.
Critiquing the Bike Friendliness of a City with a Reputation for Bike Friendliness
One opinion writer thinks Denver is getting more credit than it deserves as a bike friendly city, but to be fair, a lot of cities have gotten good at overselling their bike friendliness.
The Calm Streets Project Launches in St. Louis
The Calm Streets project, intended to improve traffic safety, walkability, and economic development opportunities in St. Louis, picked up new momentum in the form of grant funding.
Trump Nixes Public-Private Partnerships for $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan
Tory Newmyer and Damian Paletta report that President Trump is changing his tune on the $1 trillion infrastructure plan promised since the campaign.
It's Likely That Your Next Citi Bike Trip Will Be Faster Than a Taxi Ride
Looking for a reason to ride a bike instead of pay for a taxi? This new interactive guide makes the case for Citi Bike in New York City.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
