Transportation
Reimagining a Major Philly Street for People, Not Cars
The Ben Franklin Parkway was originally designed as a bucolic escape from the city. It could be that way again.
How New Federal Rule Could Impact EV Adoption
An adjustment to federal pollution limits will require a greater share of low-carbon vehicles, but the rule also gives automakers some flexibility in deploying electric and hybrid cars.
NHTSA to Introduce New Female Crash Test Dummy
Modern crash test dummies have advanced features that account for different body types and genders, but government regulators have been slow to adopt the technology.
California Lawmakers Push Transit Funding Bill
The proposed legislation would also encourage consolidation of regional transit systems.
How to Improve Transit Accessibility
Over 13 million Americans face mobility challenges that limit their travel experience.
Denver Canal Trail to Receive $100 Million Upgrade
The funding will support maintenance and repair projects along the 71-mile High Line Canal.
Montreal Shatters Stereotypes on Cold Weather Biking
A combination of infrastructure, connectivity, and quality equipment has made the Canadian city’s bike share system successful despite frigid winters and challenging geography.
RTA Calls for Bus Lanes on Chicago Bridge Project
The regional authority is asking the city to add dedicated bus lanes to a bridge over the Chicago River that serves a high number of bus commuters.
Road Pricing: Highway Tolling Suffers Huge Setback
One of the nation's most prominent projects that would have tolled all lanes on two urban interstate highways may have come to an abrupt end on March 11 after Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek pulled her support for the controversial Portland area projects.
A National Bike Trail Network Is Slowly Growing
Around the United States, new bike lanes and trails are connecting communities via two (or three) wheels.
Study: Half of Global Commutes Made by Car; Rates Vary Widely
The United States is conspicuously consistent in its high rates of car usage, a new analysis finds.
Promoting Infill Development for a Denser Houston
An advocacy group is calling for ‘sustainable, vertical’ mixed-use urbanism in the famously sprawling city.
Orlando Pledges to Improve Walkability
A city report highlights successes and failures in building safer transportation infrastructure and reducing VMT in 2023.
New York Transit Agency Launches Performance Dashboard
The tool increases transparency about the agency’s performance on a variety of metrics.
E-Bike Lending Libraries Offer Free Access to a New Mode
For people who can’t afford to buy an e-bike, or aren’t sure if they want to make the investment, e-bike libraries offer a risk-free way to try one out.
New Jersey Bill to Raise Gas Tax Passes Out of Committee
The bill passed along party lines, but it received bipartisan pushback from both Republican and Democratic committee members, as well as environmentalists and car industry experts.
NJ Transit Could Hike Fares by 15 Percent
Riders say the cost increase is not reflected in the system’s service.
Making Trip Planning Easier for Vision-Impaired Transit Riders
The app provides navigation using audio and haptic cues to improve accessibility for people with low vision.
How Public Transit Became Political
A number of factors explain the partisan divide in support for transit.
Resilience Matters: Building Sustainable Futures
A new e-book highlights the work of people and organizations planning more resilient cities.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
