Transportation
Dockless Bike Share Arrives in Staten Island
Lime and Jump were allowed to bring 300 bikes to the borough, where bike share became available in late July.
Water Taxi Could Add Stops in Chicago
As the city of Chicago continues to develop its river, some see an opportunity to expand river transit.
Friday Funny: Circular Logic in a Roundabout
Satirical website The Onion has noticed something about the American approach to the traffic circle.
Making Portland's Division Street Safer
About two people a year are killed on Division street in Portland, and many more inured, now some fixes are in place and more are on the way.
Red Light Cameras Decline While Pedestrians Killed by Red Light Runners Increase
Despite rising death tolls for pedestrians, cities around the country are getting rid of red light cameras. New York City will be next.
San Francisco Buses Slower than Any Peer City
Though San Francisco residents are more likely than residents of other cities to ride transit and avoid driving, the buses they ride on are unreliable.
California's $100 Billion High-Speed Gamble
The state has less than one-third the funds necessary to build the 800-mile line connecting Northern and Southern California, depending on the cost estimate. The immediate goal is to build a 119-mile section in the Central Valley.
A Surprising Ally for Highway Tolling in Portland
Environmentalists find an ally in Portland's port for a plan to toll highways coming into the city.
Editorial: Skip the Hyperloop—Texas Should Stick to the Basics
Texas planners are eager for a six-minute trip between Fort Worth and Dallas. But the Dallas Morning News is wary of the hype.
Lyft Will Pay You to Ditch Your Car for 30 Days
The transportation network company Lyft is pushing residents in the city of Chicago to experiment with a carless lifestyle.
Coming to Los Angeles in 2047: The Busiest Light Rail Route in the U.S.
An extended Crenshaw Line would cut north-south through the middle of the Los Angeles basin, connecting three rail transit lines and some of the busiest buses in the county. Some don't want to wait 30 years for the plan to come to fruition.
It's Time to Pick the 'Sorriest Bus Stop in America'
It's everyone's favorite time of year. Streetsblog USA is searching for the "Sorriest Bus Stop in America."
Seattle Commits to Dockless Bike Share
After the failure of its municipal bike share system Pronto!, Seattle was one of the first to regulate the operation of dockless bke share companies in the city. Now it's one-year pilot program is permanent.
No Transit Sales Tax Vote in Cincinnati
Transit advocates aren't happy after a promised sales tax levy vote to raise revenue for the Cincinnati Metro transit system was nixed from the fall ballot.
Trump Administration Clashes on Vehicle Emissions Standards Rollback
It's the U.S. EPA, under the new acting administrator, against two top officers in the Department of Transportation. Both agencies (along with California) determine fuel efficiency standards. Guess which wants to proceed cautiously in the rollback?
A New Protected Bike Lane in the Bronx
The new protected, two-way bike lane on Broadway adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park could induce envy.
Rollback of a Different Kind, Ordered by the EPA, Will Benefit Air Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, acting at the behest of the new acting EPA administrator, will keep Obama-era regulation limiting air pollution from heavy trucks in place.
Vancouver Train Adds the Voice of the Pineapple Express
Canadian actor Seth Rogan will record messages for TransitLink BC train lines.
New York City Council Proposes Cap on Number of Ride-Hailing Vehicles
To support the taxi industry and reduce congestion, the New York City Council could cap the number of ride-hailing vehicles operating in the city. The cap could be a first major step toward a new era of transportation regulation.
An Electric Scooter Pilot and a Twitter Faux Pas
A public service announcement about safe use of electric scooters turn into a full-fledged controversy last week in Portland.
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.
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
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