Transportation
Debunking The Claims Of Transit Critics
Sam Zimmerman argues transit opponents have been using "irrelevant or half-true claims."
Scooters Gain In Popularity Despite Ban
Scooters: They were outlawed from the streets two years ago, but commuters are riding them anyway, and a city councilman wants to end the ban.
Tri-State Awarded $26.7m For Second Track
Federal transit officials award funding to Tri-State, Broward County Transit, and Miami-Dade Transit.
Miami Officials On Hot Seat Over Bottom-burning Bus Benches
New black steel bus benches at city bus stops are too hot to sit on under the summer sun.
L.A. Needs To Discover Transit-oriented Development
Transit-oriented development is finding strong support across the U.S. It's time Los Angeles took notice.
Aging And The Looming Transportation Crisis
As Americans live longer, they are outliving their ability to drive.
Ten Steps To Pedestrian-Friendly Cities
Copenhagen, one of the world's great pedestrian-friendly cities, uses a ten-step program to transform "car-oriented" city to a "people-friendly "one.
Streetcars: Urban Transportation Of The Future
Report by the Free Congress Research and Education Foundationcalls for a return of streetcar systems in America's urban areas.
The Big Lie Behind Transit Projects
Nine out of ten transportation projects cost more than projected. There is a new scientific explanation for this: Lying.
Acela Train Breaking Down
The Acela, a high speed premium train for the Northeast, is breaking down with great regularity.
Building A 21st Century Transportation System
Transportation is getting increasing attention as the need for congressional reauthorization of key statutes comes closer.
Jacksonville's Failing Automated Skyway
Jackson's automated skyway is a model of efficiency. The only problem is that no one is riding it.
Portland Transit: Case Study In Success
Tri-Met's general manager opines on why Portland's transit system has been so successful.
Poll: Majority Of Americans Support Amtrak
Survey results show a majority of Americans strongly support Amtrak.
California's High-Speed Rail Project On Track
The Executive Director of the California High Speed Rail Authority, discusses the creation of a high speed rail system in California.
Mexico Abandons Unpopular Airport Plan
In response to violent protests by farmers, the Mexican Government has dropped plans to build a new international airport on farmland near the capital, Mexico City, and will look for alternative locations.
A Fix For Transportation Troubles
Economics professor Chris Weber suggests that charging tolls can alleviate transportation problems.
Transportation Achievements And Fiascoes
The Sierra Club's new report features 49 local projects across the country that reduce or encourage traffic, pollution & sprawl.
Shoup Critique Of ITE Parking, Traffic Generation Manuals
Long the bible for planners, the ITE standards are misleading and reinforce car dependence
Old, Unused Subway Finally Called To Duty
Abandonded tunnels in Cincinnati are part of a new light rail proposal that would increase citizen mobility.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
