Transportation
Tampa Road Safety Efforts Pay Off
The city’s Vision Zero initiative, bolstered by federal Safe Streets funds, has led to a significant drop in traffic deaths.
Congestion Pricing: New York City’s Next Hero
Big problems need big solutions.
Port of Long Beach Begins Massive Rail Yard Expansion
The project, which will break ground this summer, is expected to dramatically curb emissions from trucking.
Arizona Building Out its EV Charging Network
The state will add 21 new fast-charging stations in the next two years along interstate highways.
Busting a Common Myth About Speeding
Drivers sometimes defend speeding by arguing that it is safe as long as other drivers are also speeding. This argument only makes sense in the context of a limited-access highway.
Bringing Complete Streets to Rural Communities
With nearly half of U.S. road deaths occurring on rural roads, the Complete Streets approach offers a safer way forward, but few towns are taking it on.
Washington State Transportation Budget Must Weigh Megaprojects, Maintenance
Major infrastructure projects face ballooning costs, putting basic maintenance and safety upgrade projects on the back burner.
Denver Road Fatalities at Record High in 2023
The city says it is accelerating its Vision Zero initiative to improve road safety for pedestrians and vulnerable road users.
Mid-Size Cities Struggle to Provide Reliable Transit
Smaller transit agencies face some unique challenges.
US EPA Awards Another $1 Billion for Clean School Buses
The funding will help purchase over 2,700 electric and low-emission vehicles in 280 school districts in 37 states.
Transportation Secretary Orders Review of Fresno Highway Project
The decision follows a lawsuit by local groups who say Caltrans should not have exempted two interchange expansions from environmental review.
High-Profile Infrastructure Megaprojects for 2024
Federal funding is fueling a binge of major infrastructure projects spanning transportation, flood mitigation, and airport infrastructure.
Hertz Sells off Tesla Fleet
The rental giant is replacing the electric vehicles with gas-powered cars, signaling a setback for the EV industry.
Chicago Train Track Heaters Put on Fiery Show
Metra workers are lighting up heaters designed to prevent train equipment from malfunctioning, making the tracks look ablaze with fire.
How Cities Are Tackling Delivery Emissions
As the popularity of delivery services grows, regulation and tech can address pollution challenges and limit congestion.
Linking Transportation Access and Public Health
Millions of Americans miss medical care and other important day-to-day appointments due to a lack of access to reliable transportation.
LA’s ‘Universal Basic Mobility’ Pilot, Eight Months In
The program issued ‘mobility wallets’ to 1,000 residents who took over 67,000 trips.
Microtransit Can Boost Ridership, but Agencies Struggle With Cost
Minnesota’s on-demand microtransit service is helping connect residents to fixed-route service and daily needs.
A Framework for Effective Transit-Oriented Development
Six principles for building vibrant, accessible communities with a focus on sustainable transportation.
New York Governor Announces 2024 Transportation Plans
Gov. Hochul’s plans include the long-awaited Second Avenue Subway extension.
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.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
