Transportation
Supporting Passenger Rail Is In The National Interest
Dick Williams says supporting passenger rail is in the national interests and presents a proposal for a "travel czar."
Economy Stimulus Package Should Include Transportation
Lawrence Mishel advocates that a government stimulus package aimed at helping the slowing economy should include investments in transportation.
New Line Proposed For Washington's Metro
Transit planners have unveiled a proposal to add a new subway line to Washington's Metro.
Amtrak Returns To Maine As Train Popularity Soars
Train travel is increasing in popularity across the nation.
Ford And EPA Working On New Hybrid Car
New technology being developed by the Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could improve the fuel-efficiency of sport utility vehicles and light trucks.
O-Train Starts Journey Towards Smart Growth
Ottawa, Canada, begins a new chapter in its transportation history with the debut of the O-Train
A Train In The Sky: Fighting Sprawl With Rail
Puerto Rico's "Urban Train" is a bold experiment that is similar to efforts by other U.S. cities to fight sprawl with train systems. But there are some differences.
'The Great American Train Debate'
Neal Peirce writes about the need for a "shock-resistant transportation" system.
Amtrak's Surging Popularity
While many businesses suffered in the wake of the Sept. 11th attacks, Amtrak saw a 17 percent increase in ridership.
Big Plans For High-Speed Trains
High-speed trains, already popular in Europe and Japan, are being considered in the U.S.
Atlanta Multimodal Station Is Back On Track
A multimodal station in downtown Atlanta will provide easy access to commuter rail, intercity rail, express buses and intercity buses as well as connections to the airport.
Give Amtrak A Chance
The recent increase in ridership could boost support for Amtrak.
Amtrak's High-Speed Train Gains New Customers
The Acela Express, Amtrak's high-speed train service in the Northeast sees a 35% increase in ridership.
California's Last Best Train? - Part Two
Is high-speed rail the answer to California's traffic? Maybe, but politics may be the biggest roadblock of all.
Trains Flourishing As An Alternative To Flying
Many see trains as a viable alternative to air travel.
Learning The Importance Of High-Speed Rail
Rod Diridon says high-speed rail is the "most prudent approach" for California and advocates a high-speed rail network connecting the state's major cities.
How Magnetically Levitated Trains Work
Magnetically levitated trains (Maglev) are more energy-efficient and quieter than traditional trains.
Tampa Takes The First Step Towards Light Rail
After five years of studies and public hearings, The Hillsborough County Area Regional Transit Authority voted to approve a plan to build a 20 mile light rail system.
The Automobile Is The Nation's 'Engine Of Freedom'
Brock Yates writes that the automobile is the "engine of freedom" in the U.S. as motor vehices continued to operate after Sept 11th while other transportation systems were shut down, crippled, or encountered glitches.
New Commuter Rail Plans In Southern California
A coalition of 10 cities in Southern California is looking at a 13-mile rail line. The plan, previously doomed, is steaming up.
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.
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
Sarasota County Government
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)
