Transportation

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.

June 9, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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?

June 9, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

June 8, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

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.

June 5, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

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

June 5, 2000 - Downtown News

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.