Road Conditions

Cars crashed inthe middle of a dirt highway median.

Texas AI study links disparate data sets to identify dangerous road segments

A new study combines multiple data sources to assess roadway risks.

July 20, 2026 - SMBtech

Historic District arch sign over street in Sacramento, California.

Sacramento Faces a $5 Billion Backlog of Transportation Projects

Between 2015 and 2024, 22,538 injury or fatal crashes occurred on Sacramento streets.

March 22, 2026 - The Sacramento Bee

Cars driving on Ohio freeway with orange cones blocking off one lane.

First-of-its-kind Ohio Pilot Used Car Sensors to Report Poor Road Conditions

Honda vehicles equipped with LiDAR and video sensors can flag road deficiencies such as emerging potholes, obstructed signs, and damaged guardrails.

January 30, 2026 - Engadget

Oakland Hills California

Potholes Don’t Discriminate, but a Plan to Fix Oakland Streets Reveals Stark Divides in the City

The city has a plan to tackle its pothole problem that it says is equitable. But, some residents say it isn’t fair.

April 8, 2019 - San Francisco Chronicle

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.

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.