Transportation
Mobility Needs Of Older Americans Need To Be Addressed
Existing transportation system is unable to meet the needs of the nation's aging population.
New Study Refutes Rail Transit Criticism
A report by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute finds that cities with rail transit Systems have significantly less traffic congestion.
Virginia MagLev Project Back On Track
After much delay, the $14 million University in Virginia Maglev train project is back on track.
Thinking Of Buying A New Car? Think Again!
The British Guardian newspaper offers some tips on evaluating the true cost of owning a car.
Stakeholders Scrutinize Proposed Trans-Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation gets regional comment regarding its proposed 4,000-mile-long network of passenger and truck lanes, high-speed rail and data infrastructure corridors.
UK Transport Chief Gets
London's Transport Chief, an American, will become one of Britian's highest paid public servants.
Early To Bed, Early To Commute
The number of pre-dawn commuters is on the rise in Maryland.
Segway Hype Outpaces Sales
Sales of the Segway Human Transporter are only about one-tenth of projections but it is popular with police departments.
A Public Transit Duel
Two journalists retry the auto versus public transit duel in Southern California. This time the train wins -- but only for comfort.
Rebuilding New York's Subway After 100 Years
New York City's subway celebrates 100 years with a $2-billion program to improve functionality and aesthetics.
New Route To Transportation Design
Michigan prepares to harmonize highway, transit plans with community character
'Clever Car' -- A Solution For The Transportation Crisis?
Funded by the EU and developed by nine European countries, the "Compact Low Emission Vehicle for Urban Transport" is being billed as the answer to
How To Build Your Own Monorail
It took Kim Pedersen five years to build a working monorail in his own backyard.
New Traffic Lights Punish Speeders By Stopping Them
Pleasanton, California, is implementing smart traffic lights that turn red on speeding vehicles.
A Bridge With A View
As part of Cleveland's efforts to make its roadways pedestrian-friendly, two lanes of an underused bridge will be converted to walkways so that pedestrians can enjoy spectacular views.
Reducing Onerous Parking Standards Key to Urban Intensification
On-site parking requirements need to be relaxed before Toronto's main streets can intensify.
Stop Complaining, Gas Is Cheap
Auto columnist says that despite the increasing prices, gas remains cheap.
Speed Humps Save Lives
New research on speed humps shows that the devices significantly reduce the rate of child injuries and deaths.
The Great American Asphalt Machine
Discussing important transportation issues should be part of the presidential campaigns.
The Cheap Oil Era Is Over
The era of cheap oil is over and the U.S. is unprepared for the future.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
