Transportation
NYC to Upgrade 1/3 of its Subway Car Fleet
The MTA is seeking proposals for up to 2,390 new subway cars to upgrade its aging fleet.
Study: Driver Assistance Systems Increase Distraction, ‘False Sense of Security’
A recent crash involving the former head of Uber’s self-driving division is drawing scrutiny once more to issues with Tesla’s ‘self-driving’ mode.
Transit Scheduling 101: Building A Timetable ⌛
How to build a timetable without the need for specialized scheduling software in this installment of Transit Scheduling 101!
LA Metro Increases Highway Expansion Budget by 40%
Metro has plans to expand freeways including the 5, 105, and 405, among others.
Why is Canada’s Public Transit so Much Cheaper — and Better — Than the United States’?
The answer lies largely in political will.
Study: Clarifying California’s Vague Definition of Transit Stops Could Make 1.3M Acres Eligible for Density Bonuses
According to researchers, no California jurisdictions are using the broadest possible definition of a transit stop.
Sacramento Faces a $5 Billion Backlog of Transportation Projects
Between 2015 and 2024, 22,538 injury or fatal crashes occurred on Sacramento streets.
Why Walk Scores Don’t Tell the Whole Story
A popular measure of walkability only measures proximity, not safety or comfort.
New Jersey AG Says Governor Can’t Bar ICE From Transit
An executive order prohibits ICE from using state-owned property, but the AG says it doesn’t apply to public spaces like train stations.
NPS to Remove a Popular, Life-saving DC Bike Lane
Bicycle injury crashes along the 15th Street corridor dropped by 91% after a protected bike lane was installed.
Ridership on Santa Maria Transit Sees 8-10% Increase Thanks to High Gas Prices
Santa Maria, California’s bus system has seen a sharp increase in ridership in March 2026.
Nation’s Shortest Car Ferry Travels Just 200 Feet in a National Park
The Green River Ferry shuttles cars in a 30-second trip.
Spokane Passes 12% Parking Tax
The new tax will support city transportation projects.
San Diego to Lower Speed Limits on 20% of its Streets
The city council approved reduced speed limits on streets designated as high-risk corridors, school zones, and other areas as part of its Vision Zero strategy.
Anaheim Transit to Shut Down March 31 After City Declines to Take Over
The service offered free rides to residents employed by local businesses, serving key destinations like Disneyland.
Gateway, and the Dawn of the “Trump-Proof” Infrastructure Era
Though disaster has been averted for now, by reneging on critical infrastructure commitments, the administration has set a “dangerous national precedent.”
Chicago to Add or Upgrade 200 Bike Share Stations
The Divvy bike share system saw its highest ridership ever in 2025 with 6.8 million trips.
RIPTA Ridership Dropped 12% After Cuts Forced Riders to Quit Jobs, Lengthen Commutes
Rhode Island transit riders are being forced into hours-long commutes after RIPTA drastically reduced service last fall.
Study: California Transit Agencies Could Build 240,000 Homes on Land They Own
Almost half of the parcels identified as having development potential would fall under California’s new transit-oriented density law.
Seattle Launches 24/7 Bus Service to SeaTac Airport
A new pilot program provides round-the-clock service to the city’s international airport.
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
