Transportation

Readers Respond: HOV Lanes Or Lexus Lanes?

Readers respond to editorial on converting high-occupany vehicle (HOV) lanes to toll lanes.

November 9, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Boston Neighborhood Wins Light-rail Restoration Fight

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ruled that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) should restore streetcar service in Jamaica Plain.

November 9, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Don't Let The Rich Bypass Traffic In 'Lexus Lanes'

Op-ed advocates against allowing commuters who are willing to pay to bypass congested traffic by using special "Lexus Lanes."

November 8, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pollution and Traffic Congestion Are Cultural Problems

Mark Bauerlein blames the "car-culture" for pollution, traffic congestion, and loss of public life and points out why "this is a cultural problem, not a transportation problem."

November 8, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bus Popularity Surprises Gwinnett, GA

Bus service launched in Gwinnett, GA, is off to a good start.

November 7, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Bay Area Commuters Avoid Bridges, Crowd Into Trains

Bay Area commuters are avoiding bridges due to concern over possible terrorist attacks. They are opting for trains and ferries instead.

November 6, 2001 - The New York Times

Report: World Transportation Study By MIT

A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the impact of transportation systems in developing and developed countries on economic development, social welfare and environmental quality.

November 6, 2001 - Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Monorails: A Vision For The Future Of Transit

Are monorails amusement park curiosities, or legitimate forms of mass transit?

November 5, 2001 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Atlanta's Parking Meters Enter The Digital Age

Atlanta introduces new electronic parking meters that will soon be seen around the city.

November 5, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Drivers Ready To Ride The Train

Two out of three Americans say traffic congestion is awful, and would be willing to take the train.

November 4, 2001 - National Association Of Realtors

Commuter Bus Service To Link Atlanta, Macon

A commuter bus service will link Atlanta, GA and Macon.

November 4, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Vehicle Sales Soar In U.S.

Auto companies report that the sale of cars and trucks in the U.S. reached the highest monthly level ever.

November 3, 2001 - The New York Times

Real-time Traffic Reports: Transforming The Commute

Information systems deliver real-time traffic reports directly to cars.

November 2, 2001 - The New York Times

MIT Studies World's Transportation Systems

A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the impact of transportation systems in developing and developed countries on economic development,social welfare and environmental quality .

November 2, 2001 - U.S. Department Of State

Maryland Governor Announces New Metro Line

Maryland Gov.Parris N. Glendening announces a plan for a new Metro line.

November 1, 2001 - The Washington Post

Should Rail Transit Be A Business?

The former director of Amtrak discusses Amtrak subsidies and transit in the U.S.

November 1, 2001 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Traffic Congestion To Get Worse In Southern California

Traffic problems in Southern California are expected to get worse as the population of Riverside and San Bernardino counties continues to grow.

October 31, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

New York Subways Recover From Sept. 11 Attacks

Subway lines damaged by the attacks on the World Trade Center will reopen ahead of schedule.

October 31, 2001 - The New York Times

Does Transit Oriented Development Work?

The Cascade Policy Institute evaluates whether the social benefits of TODs exceed the costs of subsidies.

October 25, 2001 - Cato Institute

The Dark Side Of Sprawl

Christine Kreyling looks at the relationship between the car culture and obesity. She explains why it is important for land use planners to consider the health hazards of sprawl.

October 24, 2001 - Nashville Scene

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

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