Transportation

Why Is Amtrak About To Go Out Of Business?

A Newsweek columnist rides the Acela train and considers its Amtrak's financial problems.

May 3, 2002 - Newsweek

'Real Renewal' Depends On Transportation

Addressing transportation issues is key to rebuilding Lower Manhattan.

April 30, 2002 - The New York Times

The Real Cost Of Cars

The cost of gasoline is not the culprit behind the nation's skyrocketing transportation.

April 29, 2002 - The New York Times

Freeway Soundwalls: A Boondoggle?

California leads the nation in miles of soundwalls. Do other states know something California doesn't?

April 28, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Alternative Toll Roads Don't Work

The case study from Orange County, California demonstrates that paid toll roads don't solve traffic problems.

April 27, 2002 - Ventura County Star

Why Traffic Congestion Pricing Fails

The technology exists to prevent traffic congestion. We just don't have the political will.

April 27, 2002 - Forbes

Amtrak Hires New Executive

David L. Gunn, former chief of transit systems in New York and Washington, has been hired as the president of Amtrak.

April 27, 2002 - The New York Times

Freeway-based Monorail Idea Gains In Seattle

Supporters of building a freeway-based monorail along I-5 in Seattle, WA, are aggressively promoting the propoal.

April 26, 2002 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Las Vegas Bets On Nation's Largest Monorail

To break traffic congestion in this desert city, Las Vegas will build the nation's largest monorail system.

April 24, 2002 - The Washington Post

New Financing Plan For Dulles Transit Project

A federal funding delay could slow down a rail extension project for the Dulles International Airport.

April 22, 2002 - The Washington Post

AAA Faces Criticism Over Lobbying Efforts

Some environmentalists criticize the American Automobile Association for supporting policies that favor the automobile and road-paving industries.

April 22, 2002 - The Miami Herald

New Chief Of VDOT Faces Tough Challenges

The new VDOT commissioner, Philip A. Shucet, will lead a transportation department that faces massive cuts and a criminal investigation.

April 20, 2002 - The Washington Post

Detroit Developing Crash-warning Systems For Cars

Cutting-edge research aims to improve car safety.

April 19, 2002 - Wired

U.S. Mass Transit Ridership Growing

According to American Public Transportation Association transit ridership grew faster than highway use in last year.

April 19, 2002 - The Washington Post

New Plan To Improve Regional Transit

Mid-America Regional Council will develop a 10-year plan to improve mass transit in the region.

April 19, 2002 - The Kansas City Star

Los Angeles' Largest Infrastructure Project

Los Angeles' largest infrastructure project is open for business. It's the biggest project most people have never heard of.

April 18, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

NYC To Launch Anti-Jaywalking Campaign

Smarter pedestrian planning for NYC, minus the contentious tactics of the former administration.

April 16, 2002 - The New York Times

Car Sharing Spreading Across Country

Programs in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Chicago and Boston are growing in popularity as more people look for affordable alternatives to car ownership.

April 16, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

One Of World's Largest Rail Network Turns 150

It was born on April 16th, 1853. Today, it is one of the largest rail networks in the world, carrying 13 million passengers and nearly two million tonnes of freight every day.

April 16, 2002 - BBC News

Ridership Of Amtrak's Acela Express Growing

In the Boston-Washington corridor, the ridership of Amtrak's Acela Express is steadily growing.

April 15, 2002 - The New York Times

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.

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New York City School Construction Authority

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Village of Glen Ellyn

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