Transportation
Milwaukee Plans Dozens of Traffic Calming, Bike Projects
The city will install new bike lanes and additional traffic calming measures throughout 2024.
Minnesota Advocates Propose Tools to Limit Road Salt Use
Winter-oriented road design can limit the amount of polluting chloride used on the state’s roads to mitigate winter conditions.
Should Transit Riders Sit on Transit Agency Boards?
A proposal under consideration by Washington State lawmakers would give public transit riders a seat at the table and a voice in decisions that directly affect them.
An Approach for Managing the Risks of Autonomous Cars
As ‘robotaxis’ and other autonomous vehicles make their way onto American streets, cities can take proactive steps to mitigate risks and balance the benefits and challenges of new technology.
Berkeley Bus Bench Activists Shame City Into Action
Two residents are building and placing wooden benches at bus stops that lack seating. The city has replaced at least one with a permanent bench.
A Long-Lost Federal Speed Limit Rule Would Save Thousands of Lives
After the federal government set maximum highway speed limits at 55 miles per hour, states spent decades undermining the rule.
Austin Freeway Expansion Fight Continues
Opponents of the project have filed another lawsuit in hopes of halting the widening of Interstate 35.
Minnesota Awards Active Transportation Grants
The grants are aimed at helping cities create action plans for improving their bike and pedestrian networks.
Chicago Rail Will Allow Bikes on All Trains
Metra will make its Covid-era bike policy permanent and install bike racks to accommodate more bikes on train cars.
Boston Cap Park Closer to Reality
The proposed Dorchester Greenway would create a new linear park above part of the Red Line subway.
Phoenix Light Rail Extension Opens Two Years Early
Valley Metro’s Northwest light rail extension brings the Phoenix light rail system to a total of 30 miles.
I Want to Ride My Bicycle: Exploring the Career of the Legendary Dan Burden
Dan Burden joins The Planning Commission Podcast for a look back on his career, his accomplishments, and what's next for The Johnny Appleseed of Walkability.
New City Office Will Regulate NYC Delivery Bikes and Scooters
The department is designed to help the city regulate small delivery vehicles, manage curb space and congestion, and prepare for new technology like delivery drones.
Transportation Access Is a Public Health Issue
An expert discusses the public health implications of the CDC’s new finding that 5.7 percent of Americans face unreliable transportation.
Study Zeroes in on Dangers of Taller Vehicles
Taller hoods are a major contributor to crashes that kill pedestrians.
Minnesota-Wisconsin Bridge Awarded $1B in Federal Funding
An important link between Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Canada is due for an upgrade.
LA Metro Could Slash Open Streets Funding
Despite the program’s success across the region and rising production costs, Los Angeles-area events could receive less funding in the coming year.
California Bill Would Require Speed Governors on Cars
The legislation would call for speed-limiting technology on cars made and sold in the state that would keep speeds to no more than 10 miles over the posted speed limit.
Southwest High-Speed Rail Project Awarded $2.5 Billion in Private Bonds
The Brightline West line will break ground this year.
Opinion: Free Transit Has Proven Itself
Eliminating transit fares can have benefits that ripple across a local economy and improve livelihoods.
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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.
