Transportation
Will Baltimore Streetcars Roll Again?
Baltimore is currently served by three types of rail transit. An editorial in The Baltimore Sun calls for a fourth: streetcars.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.
The Vulnerabilities Of U.S. Transportation
Recent events in the U.S. have highlighted the need for an integrated transportation network. Th nation's train system that has been suffering from decades of neglect should be strengthened.
Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year
Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
Are Roundabouts Better Than Traffic Signals?
Roundabouts (circular intersections), new to Florida, are proposed for Jacksonville.
A California Bullet Train?
A "Baby Bullet" train from San Francisco to San Jose may be the beginning for California's $25 billion high-speed rail system.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
It's Simple Economics: Build Transit
A Seattle research group concludes that, dollar for dollar, public transit is a much better investment that highways.
California High-Speed Rail Planners Rule Out MagLev
California High-Speed Rail Authority board chooses conventional rail.
What The U.S. Can Learn From Singapore
A combination of technology and tough government places the island nation on the cutting edge of traffic control.
Alex Marshall: Mass Transit Can Revive New York City
Alex Marshall, author of "How Cities Work: Suburbs, Sprawl and the Roads Not Taken" expresses his views about mass transit.
Roads Too L O N G In The Planning
With transportation projects on hold--some from the 1960s--the Governor says that the review process must be streamlined.
Mass Transit: Fare Increase Should Be Last Resort
This editorial recommends that before considering a fare increase, Metro should try to generate more state and local support.
Caltrain To Plan Construction For Bay Area 'Baby Bullet'
Caltrain is working on an overhaul plan and construction schedule for a high-speed train service between San Jose and San Francisco.
Amtrak Sued By High-Speed Train Maker
The company building high-speed trains for Amtrak's Washington-Boston route has sued the railroad.
Council To Amtrak: Reorganize Or Liquidate
The Amtrak Reform Council concluded that Amtrak will be break even and should be reorganized or liquidated.
Denver's Monorail Is Just A Dream
After a loss at the polls, it looks like Denver's monorail is little more than a dream.
Amtrak Asked To Plan Its Own Liquidation
A federal panel concluded that Amtrak will not be able to attain financial self-sufficiency by a congressional deadline and should draw up a plan for its own liquidation.
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
