Transportation
Burbank Airport Authority Counters City's Proposal
After only a day, the Burbank Airport Authority rejected the City Council's scaled-down proposal to expand the airport.
Expensive Subway to Open
After nearly 15 years of construction, Los Angeles' $4.7 billion subway project is ready to open. But will Angelenos get out of their cars?
Airport to Increase Parking Rates
San Jose International Airport is considering increasing parking rates to encourage passengers to use alternativemeans of transportation to the airport.
Southern California MagLev Train Gets Boost
California High Speed Rail Authority approves Southern California effort to apply for a maglev train to connect LA and Riverside.
LAX Fees for Orange County?
Orange County voters approved Measure F, which makes airport expansion unlikely; LA Airport Commissioner suggests that Orange County pay for use of LAX.
LA Times Series on Red Line
Although often critical of the MTA, the LA Times has published a whole series of generally positive reviews, including Flash animations of Red Line expansion.
Costliest Subway in U.S. History?
The L.A. subway's Metro Rail Red Line will soon open toconnect downtown with the San Fernando Valley.
Alameda Corridor: Progress at What Cost?
Some businesses along 20-mile Alameda Corridor project are complaining about construction impacts. Officials say project is on-schedule.
LA's $4.7-Billion Red Line: Planning and Politics
The LA Times prepares a fascinating case study about what happens when transportation planning goes up against politics.
Electric Vehicles Get a Boost
Electric and natural gas vehicles allowed to use in California's carpool lanes.
High-speed Train For Southland
Proposal for a Southland high-speed train system using magnetic levitation technology is being considered.
American Cities Dangerous for Pedestrians
Study lists top ten American cities considered dangerous for pedestrians.
Competing High Speed Rail Projects
Local LA-region maglev proposal is capturing interest at the expense of $25-billion Sacramento to San Diego line.
Communities Urge 710 Long Beach Freeway Completion
San Gabriel Valley cities say expansion is important to compliance with regional air quality, but EPA refutes claim.
LA Times Editorial: Why Can't LA Stop Bickering Over Transit?
Governor Davis has committed to get California moving. But will LA be able to take advantage of this opportunity?
New Red Line is First to Extend into San Fernando Valley
The North Hollywood station opened on Wednesday for a media preview event and demonstration.
New LA Subway Extension Will Draw Tourists
Coalition of local tourism groups predict economic boon when three new Hollywood Red Line stations open June 24.
Curitba-Style Busway Along LA's Wilshire Blvd Rejected
LA City Council votes 11 to 1 to have Metropolitan Transportation Agency halt plans for a dedicated busway
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
