Transportation
Zohran's Free Buses are Possible — Just Ask This French City
Dunkirk’s free buses are bringing social and economic rewards at a small cost to the city.
One-Year Numbers Show Clear Win for NYC Congestion Pricing
While the Trump administration continues trying to kill the program, data one year out shows that the new toll dramatically decreased traffic and improved transit travel times.
USDOT Formally Moves to Ban DC Traffic Cameras
Despite the proven success of automated traffic enforcement in other cities, the Trump administration wants to eliminate D.C.’s speeding and red light cameras.
We are Perfectly Poised for Another Robert Moses
When “America is Building Again” while decentering equity, the ghost of Robert Moses haunts us.
Meet our new (Proudly Gen Z!) Transportation Columnist!
In a new monthly column, Kristina Curtiss will “nerd out” (her words, not ours) on transportation system safety, active transportation planning, sustainability — and how it all hangs together.
Minnesota's Northstar Train Ends Service
Elsewhere in the state, Amtrak’s new Borealis line is exceeding ridership predictions.
WSDOT Offers Ambitious Multimodal Vision for Dangerous SR 99 Corridor
The proposal includes dedicated bike and bus lanes as well as pedestrian improvements.
Waymo Sues Santa Monica Over Attempt to Ban Them From Overnight Charging Stations
The robotaxi operator and the city are embroiled in competing lawsuits over an overnight charging facility that residents say causes disruption in the neighborhood.
After 30% Spike in 2024, New Jersey Traffic Deaths Drop by 15% in 2025
New Jersey launched the nation’s first statewide Vision Zero plan last year.
Planetizen’s Top Posts of 2025
The most-read articles on Planetizen in 2025.
Florida Highway Will Include Wireless EV Charging Segment
The roadway uses magnetic coils to transfer power to EVs, potentially reducing the need for bulky batteries.
Inside the Initiative to Protect Lake George by Reducing Road Salt
Ten years after launching a plan to cut salt pollution, Lake George is seeing results, and the model is spreading across the country and beyond.
California Delays Licensing for Immigrant Truck Drivers, Ignoring Federal Deadline
USDOT is threatening the state with the loss of $160 million in federal funding if migrant truck drivers retain their licenses after January 5.
6 Streets Getting Pedestrian Makeovers in 2026
These U.S. cities are reducing or removing car traffic to make major streets more people-friendly.
Waymo is Paying Humans to Close its Doors
The company is using an app to notify Los Angeles tow operators when robotaxis need human assistance.
Austin Businesses Call for Sixth Street Bike Lanes
Local business owners say bike lanes would improve safety and boost local business.
Toronto Man Beats Streetcar on Foot to Highlight Traffic Delays
Runner Mac Bauer says he hopes his project spurs the city to improve transit speed and reliability.
Planes, Trains, and... Buses: Philadelphia Man Commutes 800 Miles to Atlanta
The trip between Philadelphia and Atlanta takes roughly four to six hours and costs less than the average US car payment.
Dallas Cut Traffic Deaths Nearly in Half in 2025
The city saw 107 fatal crashes this year, down from 208 in 2024.
If Robotaxis Can’t Handle a Blackout, What Would Happen During an Earthquake?
The chaos that ensued when San Francisco traffic lights went dark reveals autonomous cars’ lack of preparation for serious disasters and emergencies.
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
