Transportation
Cross Bronx Expressway: Undoing The Damage
A study by the New York State Department of Transportation will study the damage caused by the construction of the Cross Bronx Expressway in the 1950s.
New Plan For Los Angeles Int'l Airport
After six years and millions of dollars spent looking at ways to expand LAX, Mayor Jim Hahn announced that the airport's master plan is being scaled back, with the emphasis on increasing passenger safety.
California's Last Best Train?
Is high-speed rail the answer to California's traffic? Maybe, but politics may be the biggest roadblock of all.
MBTA: Transit At What Cost?
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is sued for having worst environmental record of any state agency.
Amtrak's Acela: Slower Than A Speeding Bullet
Writer David Carr is relentlessly critical of the Amtrak's new Acela train, theoretically capable of 150 mph.
GAO Report Supports Bus Rapid Transit
The Bus Rapid Transit systems generally had lower capital costs per milethan the Light Rail systems in the cities reviewed.
Car Sharing Takes Off
Car sharing -- where customers pay for the amount of time they use a car -- is taking off in San Francisco, Boston and Seattle.
Amtrak Struggles With Its Future
Ridership is up, but the nation's rail system is still suffering.
WSJ Slams Rail Transit Subsidies
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal comes out strongly against federal subsidies for passenger rail travel.
Amtrak Ridership Increases
Since the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Amtrak ridership has increased as the public avoids commercial airlines.
Easing Washington Area Commute Problems
The Washington area commuting experience -- already one of the worst in the nation -- has deteriorated after the terrorists attacks.
An Insider's Look At Los Angeles' Transit Agency
Metro Investment Report presents an honest look at the inner machinations of the L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Metro-North Debates New Parking, Stations
Metro-North debates on whether to expand parking, stations in Orange County, NY.
Seattle Light-rail Line Approved
Sound's Transit board approves plans for a $2.1 billion, 14-mile light-rail system from downtown Seattle to Tukwila.
Rebuilding Subway Near WTC Could Take Years
The damage to subway near the World Trade Center in New York is so severe that damaged sections will have to be completely rebuilt and could take more than two years.
Security, Not Expansion, New Airport Focus
The controversial $12-billion plan to expand LAX and accomodate more flights, is to be redrawn to focus on security.
Plan To Fight Total Gridlock In Southern CA
The regional population continues to grow, and with the growth, gridlock in Orange County. Plans to fight are underway.
Southern California Bike Highway Plans
Southern California cities moving ahead with bike highway plans -- dubbed the 'Coastal Rail Trail.'
Manhattan Bars One-Occupant Cars From Congested Areas
In response to severe traffic jams, Mayor Giuliani has announced a decision to bar one-occupant cars from parts of Manhattan.
Congress Should Commit To Improving Passenger Rail
The U.S. Congress is helping the troubled airline industry. This editorial calls on the Congress to commit to helping passenger rail too.
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)
