Transportation
Holiday Travelers Choose Ground Transportation
Holiday travel by car, bus, and train remains strong but air travel declines.
Will Baltimore Streetcars Roll Again?
Baltimore is currently served by three types of rail transit. An editorial in The Baltimore Sun calls for a fourth: streetcars.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.
The Vulnerabilities Of U.S. Transportation
Recent events in the U.S. have highlighted the need for an integrated transportation network. Th nation's train system that has been suffering from decades of neglect should be strengthened.
Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year
Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
Are Roundabouts Better Than Traffic Signals?
Roundabouts (circular intersections), new to Florida, are proposed for Jacksonville.
A California Bullet Train?
A "Baby Bullet" train from San Francisco to San Jose may be the beginning for California's $25 billion high-speed rail system.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
It's Simple Economics: Build Transit
A Seattle research group concludes that, dollar for dollar, public transit is a much better investment that highways.
California High-Speed Rail Planners Rule Out MagLev
California High-Speed Rail Authority board chooses conventional rail.
What The U.S. Can Learn From Singapore
A combination of technology and tough government places the island nation on the cutting edge of traffic control.
Alex Marshall: Mass Transit Can Revive New York City
Alex Marshall, author of "How Cities Work: Suburbs, Sprawl and the Roads Not Taken" expresses his views about mass transit.
Roads Too L O N G In The Planning
With transportation projects on hold--some from the 1960s--the Governor says that the review process must be streamlined.
Mass Transit: Fare Increase Should Be Last Resort
This editorial recommends that before considering a fare increase, Metro should try to generate more state and local support.
Caltrain To Plan Construction For Bay Area 'Baby Bullet'
Caltrain is working on an overhaul plan and construction schedule for a high-speed train service between San Jose and San Francisco.
Amtrak Sued By High-Speed Train Maker
The company building high-speed trains for Amtrak's Washington-Boston route has sued the railroad.
Council To Amtrak: Reorganize Or Liquidate
The Amtrak Reform Council concluded that Amtrak will be break even and should be reorganized or liquidated.
Denver's Monorail Is Just A Dream
After a loss at the polls, it looks like Denver's monorail is little more than a dream.
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
