Mobility

Los Angeles Department of Transportation

L.A.'s Strategy for 'Universal Basic Mobility'

Los Angeles Department of Transportation General Manager Seleta Reynolds emphasizes the importance of riders' perspective on access when redesigning the transit system.

November 18, 2019 - The Planning Report

Los Angeles BRT

'The Future of Transportation Is Not About Inventions. It’s About Choices.'

While much attention is focused on new technologies, the potential of existing transportation modes has never been fully realized.

November 7, 2019 - Slate

Curitiba

New Global Roadmap of Action to Guide the Future of Mobility

This new action plan and analysis tool can help connect people, increase economic opportunity and productivity, and significantly reduce greenhouse gases.

October 29, 2019 - Global Roadmap of Action Toward Sustainable Mobility

Los Angeles Metro Bus

How to Improve Buses, the Overlooked but Essential Part of Urban Mobility

A new book argues that buses are an integral part of successful mobility networks and that better bus systems improve cities in ways benefiting all residents.

October 23, 2019 - CityLab

Wheelchair

For Wheelchair Users, L.A. Poses Many Hazards

A trip through the city of Los Angeles reveals the largely overlooked challenges that people with physical disabilities must overcome.

October 5, 2019 - Los Angeles Times

Bike and Scooter SHare

Lyft App Offers Multimodal Travel Information

The app is expanding to include information about public transit and micromobility options as part of Lyft’s goal to make travel easier.

October 2, 2019 - CityLab

New York City

Three Studies That Show Density Doesn't Determine Car Travel

Thirty years after a seminal study attempted to connect increased density with decreased automobile use, several new studies are raising doubts about that central assumption of contemporary planning.

September 30, 2019 - Fanis Grammenos

Manahattan

New York City 'More Congested Than Ever'

The latest mobility survey conducted by the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has some bad news about congestion and travel times.

September 11, 2019 - Curbed New York

Transportation Network Companies

Uber's Complicated Story

Since its founding a decade ago, Uber has reshaped the world through a trajectory of highs and lows.

September 2, 2019 - The New York Times

Mobile Phone

Mobility Data: How Your Travel Patterns Could Inform Policy

Data generated by travel modes can inform planners and regulators in improving the transportation system, but private mobility companies often restrict their access for concerns about privacy and competition.

August 19, 2019 - Mollie Cohen D’Agostino

Alternative Transportation

Study: E-Bikes Could Be Transportation Game Changers

A recent study out of Europe reveals the potential of electric-assist bikes (e-bikes) to transition mobility away from cars.

August 13, 2019 - Treehugger

China Public Transit

In China, One Transit Card for 260 Cities

A single fare card grants access to public transit rides in 260 Chinese cities.

June 19, 2019 - ECNS

Long Island Railroad and Skytrain

Uber Copter Coming to New York City in July

Uber is making its first steps into commercial operation of aerial ride-hailing, after years of promises.

June 8, 2019 - The New York Times

Scooter and Bike Share

NACTO Releases Guidance on New Mobility Data

The National Association of City Transportation Officials is providing guidance for local governments to make sense of a flood of new mobility data from electric scooter companies, transportation network companies, and the like.

June 5, 2019 - Smart Cities Dive

Moving

For Many, the Personal Cost of Moving Outweighs Potential Economic Benefit

Another explanation for the declining mobility of Americans is revealed by a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

June 4, 2019 - CityLab

Kid on Train

Life With Kids and No Car—How Is It Done?

CityLab asked readers in carless households with kids about how they get around and the challenges they face.

May 17, 2019 - CityLab

Bicyclists White House

E-Bikes for an Aging Population

The bikes offer a transportation option for older people where other modes fall short.

May 15, 2019 - Fast Company

New York City

Congestion Pricing to Balance Out Mobility Systems

The goal of transportation networks should be to provide integrated and efficient services, which requires looking beyond particular modes.

April 29, 2019 - Governing

Americans With Disabilities Act

'Project Sidewalk' Crowdsources ADA Compliance

A crowdsourcing app allows citizens to hold the public realm to higher standards of access and mobility.

April 27, 2019 - Crosscut

Electric Scooter Share

Asking for Forgiveness

In the age of new technology, is it better to ask for forgiveness, or beg for permission? Austin Brown and Kelly Fleming of UC Davis explore why companies have taken this approach and how policymakers and business leaders can improve the situation.

March 25, 2019 - Austin Brown

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.