Transportation

Politics And Congestion In Britain

The Economist reviews Tony Blair's new road-building program.

December 17, 2002 - The Economist

The Cheapest, Easiest Way To Move People

Washington area governments are promoting bicycling for commuting as a means to fight congested roads and pollution.

December 17, 2002 - The Washington Post

Transit Hypocrisy?

Most Chicago Transit Authority board members use public transit very little, if at all.

December 17, 2002 - Chicago Sun-Times

Tougher Gas Mileage Rules For SUVs

The Bush administration toughens gas mileage standards for SUVs and light trucks. Critics are unimpressed.

December 16, 2002 - The New York Times

All About The Big Dig

The Boston Globe presents an extensiove collection of articles, editorials, video clips, and interactive graphics.

December 14, 2002 - The Boston Globe

New SUV Fuel Standards Will Get Us Nowhere

The Bush administration increased fuel efficiency standards for SUVs. Environmentalists say its too little, to0 late.

December 14, 2002 - The Washington Post

California Transit Funding Stops

Amid a massive budget crisis in California, the state defers approval of dozens of requests.

December 13, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

What Happens If There's No Subway In NY?

On the verge of a transit strike that would shut down the subways, the city considers severe alternatives -- no vehicle would be alloed into Manhattan without 4 people it it.

December 13, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Salt Lake Light Rail Extension May Be Okayed

City leaders may support a light rail extension in West Valley City.

December 13, 2002 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Stuck In Traffic? Get Comfortable

Refrigerators, microwaves, aroma therapy , and other ew technologies to comfort, soothe, and entertain you while you are stick in congested traffic.

December 11, 2002 - Daily Herald

Big Dig Presents A Speed Bump For Other Transit Projects

Securing federal funding for Massachusetts Transportation projects faces difficulties

December 10, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Neal Peirce: Transportation Costs And Smarter Land Use

Transportation aid should be tied to smarter land use.

December 9, 2002 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Seven Emerging Urban Transportation Technologies

Alternative transportation expert Jerry Schneider reviews seven emerging urban transportation technologies.

December 8, 2002 - CE World

Urban Insanity: How To Mess Up Urban Transport

Here is a surefire way to mess up urban transport -- ignore trains and build downtown airports.

December 6, 2002 - The Globe and Mail

Point-Counterpoint On New Portland Streetcar

The streetcar, which made a comeback to Portland streets in summer 2001, has been cursed and applauded. Now, a proposal is on the table to put in a Lloyd District line.

December 5, 2002 - The Portland Tribune

Studies Link Flab With Sprawl

Recent studies by the Center for Disease Control links low density environments to inactivity and obesity.

December 5, 2002 - The Kansas City Star

Would Jesus Drive A SUV?

George F. Will discusses the reasoning behind the "What Would Jesus Drive?" campaign.

December 2, 2002 - The Washington Post

Light Rail Conspiracy In Houston

The Houston Chronicle accidentally posts an internal memo calling for editorials and news articles supporting an as-of-yet unannounced light rail referendum.

December 2, 2002 - The Houston Review

Location Still Matters

Despite the growth of the Internet and advances in technologies, physical location matters as much as ever.

November 29, 2002 - University Of California Transportation Center

New Toronto Subway Line Launches

Critics question the economics behind the new Sheppard Avenue subway line in Toronto.

November 27, 2002 - The Globe and Mail

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.

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.