Transportation
Bringing Back The Red Cars
The restored trolley line is returning to So. CA after 40 years. Will the trolley will stimulate tourism?
Anger In The Alps
Residents rise up against truck traffic in the Alps.
Seattle's Monorail Turns 40
Seattle's Monorail turns 40 next month. Here is a short history of its development.
Most Traveled Principal Arterials
The U.S. Department of Transportation releases their 2000 series of reports.
Dr. Gridlock: Readers Complain About Blinding Headlights
Readers complain about blinding headlights and foglights on SUVs and trucks.
Transportation Bill Special Projects
Search to find out how your state fared in the massive federal transportation spending plan.
Busway Vs. Rail Capacity
One of the major misconceptions in U.S. transportation planning is the claim that rail has inherently higher capacity than buses.
San Diego County Transit Report Card
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association reports on transportation, growth, infrastructure and finance issues of the county.
Audit Of Virginia Dept. Of Transportation Sought
Gov. Mark R. Warner of Virginia will seek an independent audit of the state's Dept. of Transportation.
Give Amtrak The Funding It Needs
The Austin American-Statesman makes the argument for Amtrak.
Amtrak Is Irreversibly Flawed
The Amtrak Reform Council reports to Congress that Amtrak is irreversibly flawed and should be broken up.
Amtrak Reform Council To Unveil Plan
The Amtrak Reform Council is expected to announce a plan to transform Amtrak.
Colorado: The Roads Toll For Thee
Under a new bill proposed by Gov. Bill Owens, drivers may see tolls on road they now drive for free.
Amtrak: Enron Of The Public Sector
Wendell Cox, a member of the Amtrak reform council, offers his perspective on Amtrak restructuring.
Urban Transportation And American Cities
An exhibition highlights the history of urban transportation in U.S. cities.
What Makes For Good Ferry Design?
San Francisco Bay Crossing Magazine offers up a curmudgeonly-review of the new Alameda – Oakland ferry, Peralta.
Texas' Big, Bold Transportation Plan
Texas Governor Perry's transportation plan would create 4,000 miles of new transportation corridors across Texas for $175 billion.
Maryland Transit Plan Off Track
An editorial in the Baltimore Sun blasts Maryland Transit Administration's new regional rail transit plan.
How To Reduce Dependence On Foreign Oil
John Podesta criticizes the Bush administration's energy policy and offers suggestions for reducing the nation's dependence on foreign oil.
Amtrak's Troubles Worsen
Annual report by the Department of Transportation says Amtrak's financial condition has worsened.
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
