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HOT Lanes Find Success -- And Congestion
Critics called them "Lexus lanes", but toll roads have won widespread acceptance in many places aroud the country -- except when they too are congested.
Who Should Be In Charge Of Transportation Decisions?
A new commentary by Robert Puentes blasts the nation's transportation system and policy as dysfunctional.
When Good Intentions Aren't Good Enough?
Forum Barcelona 2004, an upcoming sustainable development themed-event, is faced with criticism from local groups who contend that it does not practice what is preaches.
New Italian Center to Build Community, Showcase Culture
The newly opened Italian Center in Salt Lake City will give a gathering place and showcase all parts of Italian culture
Almost Famous
A freelance writer has made it his mission in life to get one urban planner the recognition he deserves.
New England's First Rule Governing Franchise Stores
Bristol, RI seeks to protect historic districts, by adopting strict guidelines for chain stores and franchises.
Congestion Charge Has Reduced Air Pollution
London's radical experiment to charge drivers of private cars entering central London has reduced air pollution.
Rehab Credit Program Saved
The Senate votes to keep a decades-old tax incentive for renovating older buildings.
Book Review: The New Civic Art
Witold Rybczynski reviews the book "The New Civic Art: Elements of Town Planning" by Andrés Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Robert Alminana.
A Review Of General Motors' Hy-wire Concept Car
General Motors' Hy-wire concept car used hydrogen fuel and has video-game-like controls.
The New New Urbanism
Is traditional neighborhood design a fad or the new standard?
Three Approaches To Economic Development
Three suburban Chicago communities have developed different economic development strategies based on their demographics.
TDRs Save NJ Farmland
State supported transfer of development rights programs are working to preserve Farmland in New Jersey.
In-town Bike Facilities Increasing
Cities in the Salt Lake Valley are gradually improving their road bike network to match the excellent off-road options
Wal-Mart Pays Big for Enviromental Violations
Wal-Mart will pay a $3.1 million settlement for violating federal storm water regulations in nine states
Horror Vacui: The Fear Of Emptiness
Is a fear of empty space driving architecture and urban design today?
Moving Back Downtown
It's for the birds (literally).
Envisioning Beijing's Future
With the Olympic games just four years away, China's capital city is attempting to physically construct a new world image.
Why The Chunnel Failed
Considered a engineering feat when it was built 10 years ago, the Channel Tunnel has failed financially and politically, says Christian Wolmar.
Gas Mileage Claims Of Hybrid Cars Overstated
Consumer Reports has shown that hybrid cars get less than 60 percent of EPA estimates.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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