Technology
New Wrinkles for D.C.'s Curb Management Program
Washington, D.C. continues its leadership in the management of curb space as transportation modes change. First, the District experimented with curb areas for ride-hailing companies; now the focus shifts to app-based delivery services.
The Dangers of Facial Recognition Software
Facial recognition software has the possibility to change public life completely. Countries and cities should be careful to consider the consequences of adopting the technology.
Research Shows Little Consistency in ‘Rules of the Road’ for Micromobility Devices
A new study indicates that cities across the country are defining and regulating personal transportation devices in very different ways.
Master Plan for Quayside 'Smart City' Released by Sidewalk Labs and Waterfront Toronto
The long-awaited master plan for Quayside in Toronto was released to the public today.
How 3D Printing and Modeling Are Revolutionizing Urban Planning
The applications for 3D technology in the field of planning are multiplying and diversifying.
Op-Ed: Cities, Get the Scooters Under Control
Scooters are a useful addition to the mobility landscape, but cities need to address the many safety issues that come along with them.
In China, One Transit Card for 260 Cities
A single fare card grants access to public transit rides in 260 Chinese cities.
2020 Presidential Campaign: Media Coverage of Climate Strategies
Mayor Pete Buttigieg was criticized for supporting carbon capture and carbon taxes, while Vice President Biden was accused of lifting phrases about carbon capture from a "pro-industry" group. But did the media get these stories right?
Which Tech Giant is Best Suited to Understand Cities?
The company that best understands what drives city residents’ decisions is best suited to untangle persistent urban problems.
DART Sets Its Sights on Automated Buses
The Dallas-area transit agency is partnering with other agencies to study driverless buses and their role in the future of transit systems.
When the Autonomous Vehicles Come, Will Cities Be Ready for Them?
A study about planning for AVs shows that most cities are not actively working to prepare for them and officials are worried about the many potential effects they will have on cities.
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.
The 'Economic Value Atlas': A New Tool for Assessing Economic Development
In an effort to generate a new approach to economic development and infrastructure investment, the Brookings Institution has developed a new "Economic Value Atlas."
Patent Lawsuit Accuses Uber and Lyft of Stealing the Idea
A former engineering professor (i.e., not a planning professor) says he invented the transportation network company first, and that he has the patent to prove it.
Bird's the Word: A Two-Wheeled, Two-Seater Electric Bike
Bird, a brand synonymous with electric scooters, recently unveiled a new electric bike.
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.
Survey: What Are the Best Mobile Apps for Planning?
Planetizen needs your input in creating the definitive list of mobile apps for professional, student, academic, or citizen planners.
New Ways to Purchase Transit Tickets Hailed as a Win for Equity
Adding cashless and mobile options for purchasing transit tickets shouldn't necessitate the removal of cash payments.
Scofflaw Uber Riders No Longer Welcome
Respect is a two-way street, according to ride-hailing company Uber.
How Much Should Electric Vehicles Be Charged in Lieu of Gas Tax?
Currently, electric vehicles pay a $17.50 annual registration fee in Illinois. A bill to double the 19 cents per gallon gas tax, unchanged in almost 30 years, would also increase the EV fee over 57-fold to $1,000.
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.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
