Transportation
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.
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.
New Financing Plan For Dulles Transit Project
A federal funding delay could slow down a rail extension project for the Dulles International Airport.
AAA Faces Criticism Over Lobbying Efforts
Some environmentalists criticize the American Automobile Association for supporting policies that favor the automobile and road-paving industries.
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.
Detroit Developing Crash-warning Systems For Cars
Cutting-edge research aims to improve car safety.
U.S. Mass Transit Ridership Growing
According to American Public Transportation Association transit ridership grew faster than highway use in last year.
New Plan To Improve Regional Transit
Mid-America Regional Council will develop a 10-year plan to improve mass transit in the region.
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.
NYC To Launch Anti-Jaywalking Campaign
Smarter pedestrian planning for NYC, minus the contentious tactics of the former administration.
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.
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.
Ridership Of Amtrak's Acela Express Growing
In the Boston-Washington corridor, the ridership of Amtrak's Acela Express is steadily growing.
General Accounting Office Reports Amtrak Numbers
The General Accounting Office says Amtrak is successfully competing with airplanes on shorter routes.
Dulles Rail Project Moves Ahead
A $3.3 billion transit project -- one of the largest in the country -- to build rail to the Dulles International Airport is moving ahead.
Transportation Bill May Lead To Sprawl
Opponents to the new road building measure cite concerns over increased development in rural areas.
L.A.'s Alameda Corridor Open For Business
The 20-mile rail cargo expressway linking the nation's busiest harbor complex to train yards near downtown Los Angeles opens today on budget, on schedule and free---relatively--of the problems that usually accompany giant projects.
Fresno Considers Opening Pedestrian Mall To Auto Traffic
Fresno,CA, is considering a plan to allow automobile traffic through a pedestrian mall.
Roundabouts Heading For The NC Triangle
Local governments together with the North Carolina DOT are planning to replace ugly or unsafe intersections throughout North Carolina with roundabouts.
A Massive Project: On Time And Within Budget
The $2.4-billion, 20-mile Alameda Corridor in So. CA is open, running on time and within budget.
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)
