Transportation

DC Metrorail's Design Could Hinder Growth

Crowds, station size and track design may push riders back into SOV's when ridership increases this coming decade.

March 27, 2001 - The Washington Post

Boston Transit's Efforts To Run All Night Service

Bostonians out late are frustrated by the lack of public transit. The Weekly Dig presents the inside scoop on late-night transit.

March 26, 2001 - Boston's Weekly Dig

Plan To Ease Gridlock In Orange County

Environmentalists oppose extending the tollway network in Orange County. Hearings begin to make a case for completion.

March 26, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

The Future Of Ground Transportation

Anthony Downs argues that only regional governance arrangements of some type can make a dent in our present infatuation with further outward sprawl.

March 26, 2001 - AnthonyDowns.Com

24/7 Traffic Information

The Advanced Regional Traffic Interactive Management and Information System (ARTIMIS) will provide 24/7 traffic information for the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky region.

March 25, 2001 - The Cincinnati Post

Hybrid Cars Taking The Road

Both Toyota and Honda, two of the largest car companies in the world, have been producing and marketing fuel efficient hybrid cars.

March 24, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Atlanta's Transit Nightmare: Who Is At Fault?

Atlanta road builders charge that environmentalists are responsible for major transit funding delays. The environmentalists fire back.

March 23, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Car Sharing In San Francisco

San Francisco has just initiated a City CarShare program thatrents cars by the hour to its members.

March 18, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Philadelphia Transit Strike On Hold

Union puts off transit strike; Mayor steps in to mediate.

March 16, 2001 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia's Looming Transit Strike

A major transit strike in Philadelphia is averted -- for now.

March 15, 2001 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Stay Tuned For The E-Traffic Report

Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.

March 14, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Auto-Totalitarians

Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.

March 14, 2001 - Buffalo Beat

Motorless In Montreal

In Quebec, bikes are not just a sport but a transport.

March 13, 2001 - Utne Reader

Sprawl Consumes Transportation Budgets

Sprawl and inadequate public transit options cause transportation costs to exceed housing costs in six U.S. cities.

March 12, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Is Car-sharing In Your Future?

In Portland, a car-sharing service is following a European trend and giving individuals and families another choice to owning a car.

March 12, 2001 - Utne Reader

America's Rail Revival

Commuters and urban dwellers coast-to-coast are climbing aboard new light rail train systems.

March 11, 2001 - Utne Reader

Amtrak's Plans For California

The national passenger rail corporation announced a $10 billion plan to dramatically improve service in the state.

March 10, 2001 - The Sacramento Bee

RUF: The Future Of Vehicle Transportation?

Rapid, Urban, Flexible. At first glance, it looks like a transport system "The Jetsons" could love.

March 10, 2001 - CNN

Ford Motor CEO Steering Company Green

William Clay Ford Jr. has spent his first year as Ford chairman outlining his plans for a cleaner, greener Ford Motor Company.

March 10, 2001 - Utne Reader

New DOT Secretary Approves Funding For Transit

After approving $79 million in federal funds for the SFO BART extension, transit officials are optimistic about the new administration.

March 9, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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.

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