Transportation
Cities And Cycling
How bicycling makes for better cities.
Transit Debate Emerges As Elections Draw Near
Montgomery County, MD candidate's sound off regarding the region's future transit plans.
Caution! Transportation Nightmare Ahead
The Automobile Club of Southern California warned today that California is facing a traffic congestion crisis that will have "enormous and unacceptable impacts on its economy and quality of life," if not addressed with comprehensive planning at all levels
SUVs -- The World's Most Dangerous Vehicle
Author Keith Bradsher talks with NPR about his new book, "High and Mighty: SUVs -- The World's Most Dangerous Vehicle and How They Got That Way."
Delhi's New Traffic Solution: A Model?
Delhi has one of the worst traffic problems in the world. The new solution: ban begging.
Express Streets In Midtown Manhattan
Michael Bloomberg has been working hard to do alleviate congestion in Manhattan. The latest effort is to ban turns from 10 Midtown streets, creating 'express' streets.
New Jersey Expands Trolley System
New Jersey opens LRT lines to Jersey City and Bayonne as part of a larger $1.9 billion plan.
$90 Million Highway Plan Cancelled
Michican Dept. of Transportation abandoned a generation-old highway plan. The move could let local citizens and governments take the lead in transportation planning.
Building Highway Infrastructure
The GAO releases a report on the timely completion of highway constructionprojects -- and details the 200 major steps required.
The Big Lie About Trains
Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton sees the argument against subsidizing rail as the "Big Lie."
The Trend Toward Bike Protests
What started as a local revolt against car traffic in the San Francisco Bay has turned into a national -- and international -- trend.
Reviving Rail Through L.A.'s Densest Neighborhood
L.A.'s transit agency resurrects a controversial plan to run a rail line down the city's main commercial corridor.
The End Of The Fossil-Fule Age?
Is it the beginning of the end of the fossil-fuel era? Will the European Union lead the way?
Will Monorail Blend Well With Seattle's Skyline?
The Seattle monorail could become a "powerful icon" for the city.
My Commuting Secret
On her commute to work, Caroline Wellbery never sits in traffic, always finds a parking spot, and saves $400 a year on gas.
Strong Support For Transit Fixes
Seattle area residents support transportation fixes even if their own commutes won't improve. Is it for altruistic reasons or because they want mass transit for other people?
Single 'Smart Card' System For Mass Transit
San Diego County is planning on using a single "smart-card" system for buses, trolley, and commuter rail.
How To Solve Houston's Mobility Problems?
Polly Ledvina and David Crossley argue that there are better ways to solve traffic problems than investing $1.5 billion to double the size of the Katy Freeway.
A Lesson To Be Learnt From Boston's Big Dig
Jane Holtz Kay, author of "Asphalt Nation" comments about the uncertainty surrounding Boston's Big Dig.
City Hopes Metro Will Ease Congestion, Pollution
Possibly India's largest infrastructure project since the building of New Delhi, the city hopes the new metro will ease traffic congestion and pollution.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
