'Intersections + Identities: A Radical Rethinking of Our Transportation Experiences'

The American Planning Association's free "State of Transportation Planning Report" includes more than two dozen interesting and entertaining chapters by diverse authors on the subjects of planning resilience, equity, technology and mobility.

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August 10, 2022, 8:00 AM PDT

By Todd Litman


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The Transportation Planning Division's State of Transportation Planning report (SoTP), published every two years,  features important work from the field. From the report:

This year's edition is titled “Intersections + Identities A Radical Rethinking of Our Transportation Experiences,” and we are thrilled to share it with you!

The last two years have brought challenges previously unimaginable. The pandemic has taken a toll on our existing transportation systems and has been tough on our communities. In this year’s edition, you’ll hear from writers, scholars, and planners around the US as they highlight and share their research and observations for a post-pandemic world.

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November 24, 2023 - Planetizen Team

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More Affordable Housing for People, Less for Cars

Most jurisdictions have off-street parking requirements that increase motorists’ convenience but reduce housing affordability. It’s time to reform these policies for the sake of efficiency and fairness.

November 20, 2023 - Todd Litman

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Seattle Council Rejects Transportation Impact Fee

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FHWA Issues Emissions Tracking Rule

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FTA Proposes Measures to Prevent Transit Operator Fatigue

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