Public Transit

Close-up of "Bus Lanes - Photo Enforced" sign with camera logo on New York City street pole.

NYC Camera Program Captures 400,000 Bus Lane Violations

Bus speeds increased by as much as 25 percent on some routes after enforcement began last August.

February 19, 2025 - StreetsBlog NYC

Fort Mill, South Carolina: Kingsley Town Center. Mixed use development of repurposed textile mill with smokestack and streets "Textile Way" and "Broadcloth Street."

Rethinking Suburban Development: New Trends in Creating Livable Communities

Discover new trends in suburban development focused on creating more livable, sustainable communities for future growth.

February 17, 2025 - Devin Partida

Green Flixbus bus parked on street in Los Angeles, California with palm trees and Hollywood buildings in background on sunny day.

Intercity Bus Ridership Grows Despite Service Cuts

Passengers continue to rely on intercity bus lines, even as cities shutter bus terminals and bus companies restructure to avoid financial failure.

February 14, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Washington DC Metro subway platform with passengers waiting and blurred train passing.

Mobile App Makes DC Transit Easy to Navigate for Visually Impaired Riders

The app gives step-by-step directions and audio and visual cues accessible from anywhere for thousands of bus stops and rail stations.

February 13, 2025 - Streetsblog USA

Blue Tri-Rail train at station at Miami International Airport in Miami, Florida.

South Florida Commuter Rail Tops Pre-Pandemic Ridership

The Tri-Rail service connects Miami to Broward and Palm Beach counties.

February 10, 2025 - Progressive Railroading

Colorful two-story buildings close to each other in Culdesac Tempe development.

Culdesac Tempe Defies Expectations

Despite initial skepticism about its true potential for sustainable urbanism, the built-from-scratch “car-free neighborhood” is widely popular with its residents.

February 10, 2025 - Dwell

Multiple MBTA buses parked in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Boston Bus Signal Priority Project Yields Faster Travel Times

The city now plans to expand a year-long pilot project that reduced the time buses waited at traffic signals.

February 6, 2025 - Cities Today

rural town main street.

The Importance of Rural Transit

On Transit Equity Day, reminding policymakers that rural communities need access to transit too.

February 4, 2025 - Transportation for America

Bird's eye view of moderately busy large freeway interchange in California.

California Environmental Leaders Call on State Agencies to Prioritize Multimodal Transportation

Even before President Trump took office, California was not meeting its emissions reduction goals.

January 27, 2025 - Streetsblog California

Close-up of red painted Bus Only lane.

Madison BRT a Midwest Rarity

Despite the benefits, just three Midwestern cities have bus rapid transit lines.

January 23, 2025 - Streetsblog Chicago

Aerial view of downtown Salt Lake City, Utah with snow-capped mountains in background.

Salt Lake City to Get Five New Bus Lines

The service improvements come after a year of strong ridership growth.

January 20, 2025 - The Salt Lake Tribune

View up at Chicago elevated train line with train passing and glass high-rises in background.

Chicago Transit Leaders Call for $1.5B Funding Package

Public transit across the Chicagoland region could suffer massive cuts without additional funding.

January 19, 2025 - Bloomberg CityLab

Front of White House with stormy sky above.

How the Trump Presidency Could Impact Urban Planning

An analysis of potential changes in federal housing, transportation, and climate policies.

January 19, 2025 - Planetizen

Close-up of green and white sign for Lincoln Tunnel and Hoboken.

NYC Congestion Pricing Reduced Traffic in its First Week

The program has taken tens of thousands of vehicles off the city’s roads in its first week.

January 16, 2025 - The New York Times

Blue electric bus at charging station with monorail train passing on elevated rail above and older model trolley bus in background.

The Impact of Sustainable Transportation Solutions on Urban Mobility

Discover how sustainable transportation solutions are transforming urban mobility, enhancing efficiency, and reducing environmental impact.

January 15, 2025 - Devin Partida

Fast-moving traffic lights on freeways in Washington, D.C. with Washington Monument in background at dusk.

A Potential Path for Road Pricing in DC

How might cordon pricing impact DC drivers and transit users?

January 15, 2025 - Greater Greater Washington

Low angle view of busy crosswalk with pedestrians and a bike.

Planning Year in Review 2024: An Ongoing Housing Crisis, the Fight for Climate Resilience, and a Mixed Bag for Transportation

A pedestrian safety crisis, rising housing instability, and destructive extreme weather events set the stage for an eventful year.

January 12, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

Muni bus with bike on front bike rack on San Francisco street

San Francisco Muni Cuts Frequency on Four Bus Lines

The agency says the changes are part of an effort to address its financial crisis and continue delivering “reliable service.”

January 9, 2025 - San Francisco Chronicle

Bus stop with agave mosaic in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix Shade Plan Focuses on Bus Stops

The city’s updated Shade Master Plan calls for trees and built structures at bus stops to protect residents from heat.

January 9, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Bus rapid transit station in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Indianapolis Receives FTA Grant for New BRT Line

The Blue Line will be the third bus rapid transit corridor in the city.

January 9, 2025 - Fox 59

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.