Transportation
The Physics of Gridlock
"What causes traffic jams? The depressing answer may be nothing at all."
The Cost Of Living In The Suburbs
Transportation costs for residents in some of Chicago's suburbs are twice that of those who live in the city.
The Case For Public Transit In Buffalo
Ed Deutschman can tell you why public transit makes sense in Buffalo. But is anyone listening?
Highway Project Aggravates Residents
Residents along U.S. 95 are looking for answers from the Nevada Department of Transportation.
Transportation Outlook Dims
Washington area transportation agency announces region needs to increase spending by 50 percent.
Underground Rumblings
The life and message of Roger Toussaint and how he plans to revive an ailing transit union.
Family Transportation Bill Is No Small Potatoes
"It costs more to feed your car than your family."
It's A Sprawl World After All...
Report says residents of Denver area spend 17 cents of each dollar on transportation costs
MTA Eastside Rail Controversy
A $20.8-million contract was approved by the MTA despite accusations of a conflict of interest against the winners.
$150 Billion Action Plan To Ease Traffic congestion
User fees, gas taxes, license fees and auto-parts surcharges are all a part of the 20 year transportation vision for Seattle.
Study Finds Sprawl Drives Up Transportation Costs
Study titled "The Impact of Sprawl on Household Transportation Expenses" ranks U.S. cities by transportation costs and finds that sprawl drives up transportation costs. (Complete report)
Las Vegas Beltway Growing
Officials are meeting with the public to discuss future designs as the newest section of the beltway opens.
Cities Ranked By Transportation Cost
Study ranks U.S. cities by transportation costs to residents and attributes high cost of transportation to sprawl.
Boston's Big Dig Gets Green Light
Federal officials have approved funding for one of the most complicated and expensive road projects in the nation's history.
Toontown Is Warning Your Town
While Los Angeles is trying to be more mass-transit-friendly, New York seems to be headed in the other direction....and "paying the price in worsening traffic and congestion."
Regional Transit Study To Cover 8 Counties
A fast track 18-month project will study the transit future for an eight-county region and its outcome could have a " far-ranging impact on future life in Western Pennsylvania."
Dual-purpose Depots
Chicago's oldest suburbs face an "unprecedented train-station building boom."
Houston Light Rail Approved
The Houston City Council approved a controversial, 7.5-mile, $300 million light rail line that would run on city streets.
Urban Rail: Less To Lease Cars For New Riders
The Public Purpose ranks urban transit projects by cost, and suggests that it would be less expensive to buy a new car for each rider.
Can LA Save Billions In Congestion Costs?
Could emissions and congestion charges of 10-30-cents per peak-traffic mile produce smog reductions worth more than $200 million a year?
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
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
