Transportation
Seattle's Light Rail Halted
After seven years and $25 million, progress on Seattle's 4.5-mile light rail tunnel have crashed to a halt.
2002 Olympics To Jam Roads, Critics Say
Salt Lake City's Olympic organizers are planning on 95 percent of spectators to travel to Olympic venues in the own vehicles or rental cars.
Clogging Arteries In LA's Transportation
MTA is drawing a 25-year blueprint to lessen travel congestion. Rush hour averages 34 mph today. In 2025 the commute will slow to 20 mph.
Nashville Beltway's Future Unclear
The Tennessee Department of Transportation is facing some challenges to the completion of route 840, which opponents say would simply encourage more sprawl.
Chicago Tests Digital Traffic Signals
Experimental traffic signals are being tested that would disply he number of seconds pedestrians have to cross the street.
Satellites Could Track Vehicles, Collect Fees
Some states are developing a system that uses Global Positioning System satellites to implement a better way to fund highway construction.
High Speed Train Makes Maiden Voyage
Amtrak's Acela pulled out of Washington D.C.'s Union Station on time Thursday morning carrying the long-term hopes for high-speed rail service in the United States.
Environmental Group Files Complaint Against M.T.A.
West Harlem Environmental Group says New York's Metropolitan Transport Authority is guilty of environmental racism.
Amtrak's Bullet Train Debuts
Acela Express sets Amtrak speed record and arrives ahead of schedule on maiden trip.
Rail Transit Alternatives For Los Angeles
Authors of an academic journal article examine a variety of market-based transportation alternatives to rail transit for Los Angeles.
California Transit Measures Win
Both Alameda and Santa Clara Counties approved sales tax increases to fund transit measures, including the extension of BART to San Jose.
Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct: Goodbye?
The Alaskan Way Viaduct hugs downtown Seattle's Waterfront. Now there's talk about getting rid of it and opening up access to the waterfront.
Light Rail In The Grand Canyon?
Officials have unveiled plans to build better transportation for visitors -- including a light rail line in the Grand Canyon...
Chicago's First Suburb-to-Suburb Line
Plans are being considered to open two new commuter rail lines, including Metra's first suburb-to-suburb route.
Florida Voters To Decide Whether To Take A Fast Train
Florida voters will decide whether they want a high-speed railway system in the state.
California Transportation Projects Approved
The California Transportation Commission approved $127 million for 11 transportation projects that are part of Governor Davis' TrafficCongestion Relief Plan
Parking For Residents Only
So many cars and nowhere to park. The problem often boils down to the issue of street use and for many cities the only solution is private parking paid for by the resident.
84 Million To Ease East Bay Traffic
East Bay's efforts to ease traffic congestion to gets a boost from Caltrans.
Chicago's Bumpy 50-Year Expressway Ride
Chicago's first expressway celebrates its 50th Birthday. Many aren't rejoicing.
Why Cars Keep Beating Public Transit
Advances in public transit have yet to put a serious dent in American's desire to drive.
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
