World Cup
LA doesn’t need new transit for LA28: it needs to connect the transit it already has
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in Los Angeles showed that if the county’s transit providers work together, they can move thousands of people with ease. With two years remaining before the Games, the region should treat that success as inspiration, not a finish line.
World Cup crowds offer 'stress test' for Kansas City transit planners
Transportation officials are closely monitoring travel patterns during the World Cup to understand how the city's transit system can be improved as the population grows.
Weekend ridership on LA's D Line surged 80% after extension opened
World Cup attendees took roughly 45,000 rides to and from the first two games at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Will the World Cup fuel a crackdown on unhoused Atlantans?
As World Cup matches begin, advocates warn that Atlanta is on track to repeat the arrests, displacement, and criminalization of homeless residents that drew criticism during the city's 1996 Olympics.
World Cup renews community spirit in LA's MacArthur Park
Soccer watch parties are bringing life back to the park that was recently the target of immigration raids and police actions.
Houston improved walkability ahead of the World Cup. Will it last?
Some mobility advocates say the city's 'Green Corridor' amounts to 'lipstick on a pig' rather than a true commitment to better transit and walking infrastructure.
Airbnb investing millions to loosen rules ahead of World Cup
US cities hosting World Cup games all have regulations on short-term rentals, but none have created new rules to limit speculation and displacement during the World Cup.
New Jersey FIFA transit will cost $6 million per match
World Cup host cities are bracing for an influx of visitors — and transit users.
Philadelphia officials say city is ready for World Cup
The city touted its plans to ensure security and accessibility during FIFA World Cup events.
Dallas area transit prepares for World Cup, asks locals to drive
DART is adding a special shuttle service and creating back-up mechanisms to ensure it can serve all of this summer's World Cup attendees.
MBTA threatens to use eminent domain to pedestrianize Boston streets during World Cup
Boston city hall has been unusually reluctant to align with MassDOT and MBTA's proposed crowd management plans.
Seattle's Pioneer Square to become pedestrian zone during World Cup
The city will restrict car traffic and street parking in areas around Lumen Field on match days.
NJ Transit assures commuters they won't be paying World Cup prices
Penn Station will have to close for several hours on match days during the World Cup.
FTA Offers $100 Million in Transit Grants to World Cup Host Cities
Championship soccer games will be held in 11 U.S. cities this summer as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Arlington, Texas Kills Plan to Launch Flying Taxis Before World Cup
The city won’t be able to secure FAA permits in time to launch commercial air taxi services in 2026.
Dear Cities: Let’s Make FIFA Count
The first-ever pan-North American World Cup offers urban planners a unique opportunity: to undo the legacy of failed promises and show that mega events can actually benefit the cities they visit.
Mexico City Raises Mobility, Public Works Budget Ahead of World Cup
The Mexican capital plans to improve mobility to its major sports venues and invest in public works and infrastructure.
Street Art Tells the Other Side of the World Cup Story
In the many cities hosting the month-long FIFA World Cup tournament, street artists share their criticisms in vibrant, powerful murals located in public spaces.
How to Put More Kick in Urban Parks and Recreation Planning
Los Angeles County planner Clement Lau makes a case for increasing the number of fields and facilities dedicated to a sport that is growing in popularity – soccer.
Empty Stadia and Some Regret in South Africa
One year after it hosted the World Cup, South Africa is looking at empty and expensive stadia and a persistent debt that's causing some to regret hosting the soccer tournament.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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