Transportation

Close-up of row of electric cars plugged into chargers at outdoor station.

Zoning for Electric Vehicles

Local zoning codes can be adjusted to encourage the building of EV charging infrastructure into neighborhoods.

July 25, 2024 - New York Law Review

Shinkansen high-speed rail train traveling across bridge with green trees on either side.

Will Texas High-Speed Rail Become a Reality?

A proposed Houston-to-Dallas rail line shows promise, but faces major hurdles before it can come to fruition.

July 25, 2024 - Houston Public Media

Cyclist and runner on paved bike and pedestrian path in a park in Boston with fall colors on trees.

Boston’s Bike Network is Growing More Connected

More people are choosing to bike as the city focuses on filling gaps in its bike infrastructure.

July 25, 2024 - Boston Globe

Bike lane marked with white paint on asphalt street.

Zeroing in on California’s Incomplete Streets

A report highlights the lack of enforcement of Caltrans’ Complete Streets policy in projects around the state.

July 24, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Woman accessing bike at bike share station

Bike Share, Scooters Break Ridership Record

The popularity of e-bikes continues to drive growth for shared mobility systems.

July 24, 2024 - National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

Close-up on rear of Houston Metro bus with license plate and bus number.

Houston Council Member Questions Microtransit Investment

METRO’s support of an on-demand microtransit service comes as the agency is scaling back its bigger bus projects.

July 24, 2024 - Houston Public Media

25 mph speed limit sign with "Your Speed" digital sign above it.

Survey Indicates Strong Support for Anti-Speeding Tech

More than half of drivers would be comfortable with speed-limiting technology or audio and visual signals warning them they’ve gone over the speed limit.

July 24, 2024 - GovTech

Intersection in Pittsburgh, PA with pedestrian bumpouts and delineators.

Pittsburgh Improves Road Safety With ‘Quick-Build’ Solutions

The city’s efforts to reduce crashes through traffic calming and crosswalk improvements is yielding positive results.

July 24, 2024 - Pittsburgh Union Progress

Digital drawing of orange Combi microbus popular in Lima, Peru.

Urban Planning in Lima, Peru

For some people, ‘urban planning’ and ‘Lima’ do not go together. In fact, the Peruvian capital effectively highlights various facets of the urban planning world.

July 23, 2024 - Marcelo Remond

Red and yellow New Orleans streetcar running down street lined with palm trees

New Orleans to Offer Free Transit to Youth

Residents between 16 and 24 will have access to free public transit passes starting in September.

July 23, 2024 - The Times-Picayune

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How Local Park Agencies Contribute to Decarbonization Efforts

Park agencies play an important role in decarbonization by creating and managing parklands, promoting sustainable practices, and engaging communities to combat climate change and enhance public health and biodiversity.

July 23, 2024 - National Recreation and Park Association Open Space Blog

Aerial view of downtown Baltimore, Maryland with freeways in foreground

Parking Ticket Revenue: Which Cities Earn Most?

A list of 15 cities with the highest per-capita parking enforcement revenue.

July 23, 2024 - Quartz

Close-up of green and white sign for 1 hour EV charging station outdoors with tall palm trees in background against blue sky.

L.A. County Expands Electric Vehicle Fleet to Combat Climate Change

Leading by example, the county is increasing its electric vehicle fleet to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability.

July 22, 2024 - KCAL News

Blue and green city bus blurred in transit on New York City street.

Planning for Equity in an Ideologically Conservative Community

To support equity goals, planners must accommodate diverse ideological perspectives, including political environments that focus on functional fairness rather than demographic categories.

July 22, 2024 - Todd Litman

People on bike share bikes on bridge with Minneapolis, Minnesota skyline in background

11 Most-Improved Bike Networks in the US

PeopleForBikes has evaluated bike networks in thousands of cities across the United States and identified several that have achieved “incredible increases” in just a few years.

July 21, 2024 - PeopleforBikes

Aerial view of layered overpasses and highway intersections filled with cars.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ethical: A Moral Philosopher's Perspective on Sustainable Urban Mobility

In the United States, a nation marked by unparalleled car reliance, the environmental and health consequences of car dependency pose a significant ethical dilemma for urban planners, policymakers, and engineers.

July 21, 2024 - Mustafa Haque

Aerial view of wide roadway and arc bridge in Denver, Colorado.

Colorado Requires DOT to Reduce Emissions. Is it Working?

A new rule calling for emissions reduction plans as part of highway projects has led to two canceled road expansions and a shift toward greener transportation investments.

July 19, 2024 - MSN

Passengers walking on platform at Boston train station with Amtrak train parked on track.

Proposed NYC-to-Boston HSR Would Cut Trip to Under Two Hours

The proposed project would use a mix of new and old rail lines and bypass some cities to speed up the trip.

July 19, 2024 - Gothamist

Bike bridge in Boise, Idaho.

‘Data Bikes’ Help Governments Understand Bike Path Conditions

Sensors on specially equipped bikes can collect information on trail accessibility and pavement conditions to prioritize maintenance projects.

July 18, 2024 - Route Fifty

Bus terminal at Aurora Village Transit Center in Shoreline, Washington.

King County to Sunset Public Restroom Program

The agency cites the high cost of the program and a county code that bars restroom facilities from transit centers as reasons for ending the six-month pilot.

July 17, 2024 - The Urbanist

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

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.