Transportation
Alabama DOT wants to fill wetlands for interstate project
The Birmingham Northern Beltline would run roughly 52 miles through forests and wetlands that are home to multiple endangered species.
New Penn Station design calls for ample public seating — a rare commodity in US public spaces
Amtrak's renderings show benches throughout the station.
Long Beach, New York pledges $600K for pedestrian safety
The city will use $500,000 in community block development grant funding to improve pedestrian infrastructure.
Two out of three transit riders in Las Vegas don't own a car
As gas and insurance prices rise, car commuting is becoming more unaffordable to working Americans, leaving them reliant on their local transit systems.
California High-Speed Rail wants to leverage data center revenue to fund trains
By positioning the rail line as a tech and renewable energy corridor, the agency hopes to increase revenue opportunities.
Feds want to make brake pedals optional in AVs
A proposed rule change would no longer require carmakers to include manual brake pedals or steering wheels in fully self-driving cars.
Planning for Love, Part 1: The link between urban form and dating
A brief exploration of dating through history highlights how the spaces in which we live and move shape our social lives and relationships.
Tensions flare over bike lane in Mexico City red light district
A new bikeway separates cars from the sidewalk, posing a problem for workers who typically engage in curbside negotiations with clients.
World Cup crowds offer 'stress test' for Kansas City transit planners
Transportation officials are closely monitoring travel patterns during the World Cup to understand how the city's transit system can be improved as the population grows.
Analysis: Bigger cars are responsible for 10% of increase in pedestrian deaths
The New York Times offers a visual explanation of how larger vehicles make US roads more dangerous.
Weekend ridership on LA's D Line surged 80% after extension opened
World Cup attendees took roughly 45,000 rides to and from the first two games at the Los Angeles Stadium.
Reuters: Tesla showed European regulators 'misleading' safety data to get FSD approved
A Reuters investigation showed that Tesla inflated safety claims in its self-reported data to Dutch and Swedish regulators.
GM CEO says AI writes 90% of code for its self-driving cars
The statement prompts questions about the reliability of using AI for 'safety-critical' software.
'Transformative' pedestrian bridge planned for LA River in Glendale Narrows
A new bridge will link Griffith Park and the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk.
New research shows vehicle miles travelled better measure of environmental impact than congestion
"We replaced something that was counterproductive with something that makes a lot more sense."
Waymo recalls nearly 4000 robotaxis after multiple construction zone incidents
The recall comes on the heels of another nearly 4000-vehicle recall earlier this year for driving into flood waters.
NYC proposes new 63-block bus-only lane
The proposal also includes a widened bike lane, curb extensions, pedestrian islands, and “turn-calming treatments.”
The cities resisting rainbow bans
When the Trump administration went after colorful crosswalk treatments, some cities found creative ways to fight back.
Clark County approves major Las Vegas data center
County officials say they will honor existing land use agreements for a data center operator, but are weighing more stringent regulations for future projects.
Perception vs. reality: NYC transit crime declined by 14% since 2019
In spite of popular perceptions, crime on many US transit systems is steadily dropping.
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
