Transportation
Peter Calthorpe's Radical Proposal For A New Urban Network
Peter Calthorpe proposes a "new, diverse, complex" transportation network.
For New Yorkers, Rapid Transit Is A Relative Term
2000 Census data reveals that outer-borough New Yorkers exceed most of the country in commuting time. With the highest transit ridership in the country, is that a problem?
Chicago Adds Free Trolley Service
Free trolley service in Chicago offers tourists easy access to Chicago attractions.
Making Downtown 'Pedestrian-Oriented'
Tom Gustafson, a former speaker of Florida's House of Representatives, has secured $400,000 to study how to make downtown Ft. Lauderdale more suitable for pedestrians.
A New Model For Solving Urban Congestion
Los Angeles' $2.4 billion Alameda Corridor rail project required only a moderate amount of federal money.
Highway Traffic Snarls May Impact Ambulence Service
Several CT towns are charging the State DOT with funding a solution to address the public safety threat caused by a large-scale highway construction project.
Private Club Car Provides Respite From The Masses Of Transit
As NY area commuting patterns shift and trains are getting less comfortable, more eyebrows are raised over a pricey, members-only club car on Amtrak.
Segway Claims Its First Casualty
The safety of the human transporter is called into question after a recent incident.
California Infrastructure Crisis Looms
Airport development and expansion is on hold after 9/11, even though air travel is increasing rapidly.
Chicago Cyclists: More Bike Routes On The Way
Mayor Daley speaks with Chicago cycling enthusiasts about plans for more bike routes in Chicago.
The Case For Toll Roads
High-occupancy toll lanes work best on high-traffic roads. Without congestion, drivers have little incentive to pay the toll.
The Return Of Seattle's Monorail
Seattle's monorail was operating when the city hosted the World's Fair in 1962. Only now does it look like it might get built.
Michigan's Transit Connection
Buses and trains are key to Michigan's competitiveness. Unfortunately, the state has spent the last decade laying more pavement.
Opposition To Futuristic Maglev Rail Grows
A proposal to build a Washington-Baltimore rail link using futuristic magnetic levitation (Maglev) technology is facing growing opposition.
Dr. Gridlock: Blinding SUV Lights
Readers comments about blinding lights on SUVs, yield signs, bumper stickers, and other commuting experiences.
Friday Funny: Freeway 'Prank' Goes Unnoticed For Months
The unusual and unauthorized "artwork" was seen by 150,000 motorists every day. Embarrassed highway officials who failed to discover the prank concede it is useful and will not press charges.
New Transit Funding Agency May Be In The Works
Transporation officals from across the country are calling for a new federal finance corporation to support highway and transit projects.
Kentucky's Flirt With Loss Of Transit Funding
A decision to halt emissions testing in Jefferson County threatens federal transit funding throughout Kentucky.
Regional Transit Authority Needed
A regional transit authority for the Washington area is needed to address the region's transportation problems.
A Dozen Options For Easing Gridlock In L.A.
Government agencies offer a variety of suggestions to alleviate congestion on one of Los Angeles' most congested freeway.
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
