Transportation
Would You Pay A Fee To Drive Into A City?
Starting next February, English drivers entering London will pay £5 (about $7.80) a day for the privilege of driving into the city.
Major Expansion Plan For D.C. Metro Rail
A 10-year, $12 billion plan announced yesterday for the D.C. Metro rail will include trolleys, light rail, and rapid bus lines.
Is Mass Transit Safe?
Even though mass transit has a good record of safety following 9/11, some say security arrangements are inadequate.
King County Suburbs Win In Transit Plan
After a debate that pits Seattle against its neighbors, a new six-year transit plan will shift new bus services into the suburbs.
Mass Transit Costs Increasing Nationwide
The Business Journal of Portland state that transit projects are "costing more, taking longer to complete and creating more inconvenience for communities across the country."
LRT Wins Relocation Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled that the Minnesota DOT is not obligated to reimburse costs for moving utility lines in downtown Minneapolis.
Hybrids Slow To Start In U.S.
Hybrid Electric Vehicles, though gaining in popularity due to fuel efficiency and environmental benefits, fail to attract more U.S. car buyers.
Dwindling Federal Support May Hamper LRT Development
After four years of planning and millions spent, Metro Phoenix may have to derail its $1 billion LRT.
Transit Terminal Connects National And Regional Buses
Detroit is preparing to develop a $20 million downtown bus station that allows Greyhound customers to connect to regional transit lines.
The Call For Trains Is Widening
Andy Rooney argues that trains have important advantages that the nation had better consider.
Proposed LAX Master Plan Sacrifices Regional Economic Growth
Former LA Airport Commission President Dan Garcia discusses the current $9.6 billion airport modernization proposal.
Utah Cities Itching For TRAX Light Rail
Cities are putting up thousands of dollars to become part of the regional light rail system.
Finding Solutions To Traffic Gridlock
Nearly every local and state political race in Montgomery County, Maryland is focusing on one issue: traffic congestion.
Seattle Monorail Under Debate
Officials dispute ridership estimates for Seattle's proposed Green Line.
TNDs Going Electric
Considering the characteristics of the TND, what could be better for transportation than Light Electric Vehicles (LEV's)?
Computerized Fast Lanes Reduce Wait Times At International Border
A transport program that uses advanced security checks and a computerized fast lane is being tested in Detroit.
LRT Falls Short Of Destination
Seattle's $2.1 billion light-rail project terminates 2.3 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
LAX's Proposed $10 Billion Modernization Plan
Former president of the LAX Airport Commission expresses "grave reservations" about Los Angeles Mayor Hahn's plan.
Designing Bus Lines For New Urban Communities
To achieve the full benefits of life in a new urban community, residents need travel alternatives in order to be free from full-time automobile dependency.
Advances In Signals Operation Research
Researchers have been hampered by existing computer simulation applications could not emulate the latest traffic signal controllers.
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 Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
