Technology
South Carolina Mapping Tool Tracks Marsh Migration From Sea Level Rise
The movement of South Carolina’s coastal salt marshes is an early harbinger of the path of future floods.
Philadelphia Bus Lane Enforcement Cameras Issued Over 112,000 Citations in First 7 Months
The bus-mounted cameras have helped increase bus speed by 3 to 6 percent.
Waymo’s DC Rollout Stuck in ‘Regulatory Limbo’
The robotaxi operator still doesn’t have a clear deployment date for the nation’s capital.
Interactive, 3D Chicago Zoning Map Lets You Visualize Potential Development
A new tool creates a visual model of potential development on Chicago lots based on the property’s specific zoning regulations.
San José’s Buses Run 20% Faster Thanks to AI
The city is employing AI to adjust traffic signals to prioritize buses.
See the First Complete Map of NYC Walking Traffic
A new model of pedestrian routes and activity can help NYC planners make more informed decisions about transportation infrastructure and pedestrian safety improvements.
Tesla Launches Unsupervised Robotaxis in Austin
The company has been operating autonomous taxis with human safety drivers in the car in Austin since last June.
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.
DOT Will Use AI to Write “Good Enough” Regulations: “We’re Flooding the Zone”
The agency wants to speed up the rulemaking process to as little as 30 days.
AI for Planners Explained: Urban Digital Twins
When AI stops talking and starts showing.
Judge Rules Trump Administration Can’t Withhold EV Charger Funds
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release withheld funds and approvals for state EV charging plans.
Waymo Robotaxis Launch in Miami
The self-driving car service has logged over 127 miles in other U.S. markets.
Santa Monica Puts AI Cameras on City Vehicles to Ticket Bike Lane Blockers
The city already uses bus-mounted cameras to catch violations along bus routes.
Planning Trends for 2026: States and Cities Take Initiative, Passenger Rail Gains Steam, and the Costs of AI Revealed
With federal funding for everything from transportation projects to housing assistance under threat, city and state governments are poised to take a stronger role in building strong, resilient local economies and public services.
California Beats EV Adoption Goal by Over 1 Million Vehicles
The state pledged to put 1.5 million EVs on its roads by 2025.
Madison Puts Temporary Freeze on New Data Centers
The city issued a moratorium until it develops a regulatory framework for data center development.
Nearly Half of Pennsylvania Residents Oppose Data Centers. Lawmakers are Welcoming Them Anyway
A raft of proposed legislation aims to both regulate and encourage the building of data centers in the state.
NY Governor Wants to Allow Robotaxis Statewide — Except in NYC
Gov. Hochul will introduce legislation to set up a framework for deploying autonomous cars in one of the nation’s most restrictive markets.
New York MTA Wants to Use AI to Detect Weapons and Other Threats on Transit System
The agency is exploring ways to monitor its thousands of cameras to quickly detect potential threats.
NYC Will Quadruple Traffic Camera Locations This Year
New York has used red light cameras since the 1990s and plans to deploy them to 600 intersections this year.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
