Transportation
Light Rail Recommended for the San Fernando Valley
Transit planners with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority have recommended light rail for the planned East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project.
Court Throws Out Massachusetts 'Millionaire Tax'
The failed "Fair Share Amendment" would have taxed the wealthy to pay for transportation and education.
'Enhanced Transit Corridors Plan' Under Consideration in Portland
Transit advocates are concerned the plan doesn't do enough to support modes other than cars.
St. Paul-Mall of America Streetcar Connection Moving Forward
The Riverview transit corridor has plenty of local support. Now planners will get to work.
D.C. Updating its Sustainability Plan
The District of Columbia is updating its Sustainable DC plan, originally crafted in 2012, and seeking feedback on draft goals set for 2032.
Expansion of Maryland Toll Lane Project Increases Cost Five-Fold to $1.1 Billion
A $210 million project to add a single, 7-mile express toll lane on Interstate 95 north of Baltimore was just expanded to two lanes for 10 miles. Financing will rely on toll revenue. Unlike HOT lanes, every motorist will pay to use the lanes.
Portland Installing 200 Sensors in the Name of Traffic Safety
Portland is hoping better vehicle and pedestrian counts, produced by high-tech sensors place on street light poles, can help deliver on Vision Zero promises.
A Famous Former Planning Director and the 'War on Cars'
Former Toronto Planning Director Jennifer Keesmaat is responding to rising pedestrian and bike fatalities in the "Vision Zero" city with a series of calls for action.
'Smart' Parking Meters Issue Tickets From Afar
More tickets, fewer meter maids.
Vancouver Transit Ridership Surges to a New High
The regional transit authority for metropolitan Vancouver is crediting high gas prices, growing employment, and system improvements for a new record in transit ridership.
Facebook Could Partner With Local Transit Authorities to Repair Defunct Rail Bridge
The Dunbarton Rail Bridge has been out of service since the 1980s. In a potentially groundbreaking development, Facebook is interested in repairing the bridge to serve multi-modal commuters.
NYC Mobility Report: Transit Ridership Drops While Population Grows
A new report from the New York City Department of Transportation opens the administrations of Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio to criticism from Streetsblog NYC.
Chicago's New Train to O'Hare Won't Be a Train—It's Elon Musk's 'Loop'
Loop, as in a derivation of Hyperloop, conceived by Elon Musk and to be built by his newest venture, The Boring Company, is the technology of choice for high-speed transit to O'Hare Airport.
Plans for Huge Expansion of Rail Service in Chilean Capital
Chile's President, Sebastian Piñera, announced that Santiago's rail system will add two new lines and extend one of its existing train routes.
Grant Program Deploys Smart City Tech for a Variety of Purposes Around Georgia
A grant program under the direction of Georgia Tech, with support from Georgia Power and the Atlanta Regional Commission, among others, has awarded grants for the development of "smart community" technology.
A Kinder and Gentler Approach to Scooters
It's a temporary experiment, but Santa Monica will not cap the number of scooters operated by private companies in the city.
Who Should Pay for Transportation Infrastructure and Services?
The New York MTA this week approved reduced fares for low-income riders. According to blogger Steven Polzin, that decision might have unintended consequences. Asking users to pay for transportation is a complex proposition.
Clearing a Path for the Proposed AirTrain to LaGuardia
Eminent domain powers will be necessary to build a route for an AirTrain connecting to LaGuardia Airport.
Cobb County, Georgia Preparing a Transit Wish List
Cobb County has been enabled by the state to raise taxes to fund transit expansions. Early planning efforts are expected to face political headwinds in a region known for opposing both taxes and transit.
Boston Bus Lane Made Permanent
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh embraces the bus lane and makes the change to Washington Street permanent.
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 Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
