Transportation
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.
California's Last Best Train? - Part Two
Is high-speed rail the answer to California's traffic? Maybe, but politics may be the biggest roadblock of all.
Trains Flourishing As An Alternative To Flying
Many see trains as a viable alternative to air travel.
Learning The Importance Of High-Speed Rail
Rod Diridon says high-speed rail is the "most prudent approach" for California and advocates a high-speed rail network connecting the state's major cities.
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
