Transportation
The Dark Side Of Sprawl
Christine Kreyling looks at the relationship between the car culture and obesity. She explains why it is important for land use planners to consider the health hazards of sprawl.
Chicago Transit Authority Taps Students For Ideas
The Chicago Transit Authority is collaborating with research efforts at leading universities.
Dallas Light Rail Vindicated?
Dallas neighborhoods who once fought against light rail are now begging for local stations.
How To Get Great Streets
Great Streets. You want them, but to get them you have to be able to negotiate with your state department of transportation.
Sprawl Vs. Transit In Maine
Portland, Maine's long-range tranit plan has reached in impasse -- how to deal with sprawl.
Carfree Times
The November, 2001 issue of Carfree Times includes a feature article on one of the few car-free communities in the U.S.
Time To Privatize Amtrak?
The return of Amtrak service between Maine and Boston is planned amid calls to privatize Amtrak.
Supporting Passenger Rail Is In The National Interest
Dick Williams says supporting passenger rail is in the national interests and presents a proposal for a "travel czar."
Economy Stimulus Package Should Include Transportation
Lawrence Mishel advocates that a government stimulus package aimed at helping the slowing economy should include investments in transportation.
New Line Proposed For Washington's Metro
Transit planners have unveiled a proposal to add a new subway line to Washington's Metro.
Amtrak Returns To Maine As Train Popularity Soars
Train travel is increasing in popularity across the nation.
Ford And EPA Working On New Hybrid Car
New technology being developed by the Ford Motor Company and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could improve the fuel-efficiency of sport utility vehicles and light trucks.
O-Train Starts Journey Towards Smart Growth
Ottawa, Canada, begins a new chapter in its transportation history with the debut of the O-Train
A Train In The Sky: Fighting Sprawl With Rail
Puerto Rico's "Urban Train" is a bold experiment that is similar to efforts by other U.S. cities to fight sprawl with train systems. But there are some differences.
'The Great American Train Debate'
Neal Peirce writes about the need for a "shock-resistant transportation" system.
Amtrak's Surging Popularity
While many businesses suffered in the wake of the Sept. 11th attacks, Amtrak saw a 17 percent increase in ridership.
Big Plans For High-Speed Trains
High-speed trains, already popular in Europe and Japan, are being considered in the U.S.
Atlanta Multimodal Station Is Back On Track
A multimodal station in downtown Atlanta will provide easy access to commuter rail, intercity rail, express buses and intercity buses as well as connections to the airport.
Give Amtrak A Chance
The recent increase in ridership could boost support for Amtrak.
Amtrak's High-Speed Train Gains New Customers
The Acela Express, Amtrak's high-speed train service in the Northeast sees a 35% increase in ridership.
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
