Transportation

Dobbs Ferry

Car Ownership Continues to Rise in New York City

The de Blasio administration says they're committed to the Vision Zero goal of shrinking car ownership, but they don't seem to be doing much to slow its growth.

October 23, 2018 - StreetsBlog NYC

New York Subway

1,000 Trips on 7 Subway Lines: How NYC Plans to Make Up for Loss of the L Train

The New York City Transit Authority has announced how it will compensate for the loss of the direct connection between Brooklyn and manhattan for 15 months starting in April.

October 23, 2018 - Crain's New York Business

Wrigley Field

Dynamic Parking Prices Lack Political Will, Local Support Near Wrigley Field

Setting the example for the rest of city was too tough a pill to swallow for businesses located near Wrigley Field.

October 23, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Paris Mobility

Scooter Media Brief for October 2018

News of a class action lawsuit leads the headlines in the Wild West of mini mobility devices.

October 23, 2018 - James Brasuell

MUNI San Francisco

San Francisco's T Line Never Delivered on Promises

The light rail line was supposed to improve transit to less accessible parts of the city, but service so far has been disappointing.

October 22, 2018 - San Francisco Chronicle

Beltway Commute

Transportation Plan Approved for D.C. Region

Visualize 2045 makes plans for 600 projects totaling $291 billion in investments—there's some serious "blue sky" planning here.

October 22, 2018 - WAMU

Bus Only

Cincinnati to Experiment With Downtown 'Bus-Only Lane'

Cincinnati will launch a new bus-only lane as a pilot project on Main Street in downtown. It's the first project of its kind in the city.

October 21, 2018 - Cincinnati Enquirer

Pedestrian Safety

Forget Stop Signs: Use Psychology to Get Drivers to Yield

A new study sheds light on what actually convinces drivers to slow down and stop for pedestrians.

October 21, 2018 - Streetsblog USA

Bike Lane New York

How New York’s L Train Shutdown Will Boost Cycling

When the line shuts down for repairs next year, an uptick in cycling is expected. Infrastructure improvements will make this shift easier and could promote biking well into the future.

October 21, 2018 - Curbed New York

Empty MARC Train

Commuter Rail From Clayton County to Atlanta Planned by MARTA

The Atlanta region could soon gain a commuter rail line similar to those found in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.

October 20, 2018 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Changes Approved for Pedestrian Safety on San Francisco's Sixth Street

A safety-minded street reconfiguration overcame opposition in San Francisco thanks to strong political leadership.

October 20, 2018 - San Francisco Examiner

Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe

France Could Implement Congestion Charging in Several Large Cities

France is considering a congestion charge for several of its largest cities, modeled after congestion charges in London, Singapore, and more.

October 20, 2018 - BBC

Paris RER

To Improve U.S. Transit, Follow the Lead of Other Countries

The common refrain is that transit is just better in other countries. However, the reasons why are more complex than initial impressions allow, providing important lessons for the United States.

October 19, 2018 - CityLab

Multi-Modalism in New Orleans

Bike Registration No Longer Mandatory in New Orleans

After a local musician was hit with $1,000 in bike-related fines, advocates were able to achieve some changes in how the city regulates bike use.

October 19, 2018 - The New Orleans Times-Picayune

Boston T

MBTA Could Save $250 Million on Long-Debated Connector

A missing link in Boston's subway system could be built for a lower price and on an accelerated timeline.

October 18, 2018 - Boston Globe

Electric Car Charging

Electric Vehicles See Progress at Local Level but Setbacks in Washington

The new IPCC report calls for decarbonization of transportation. While many cities are attempting to do their part, two recent federal developments in trade policy and tax legislation threaten to will make progress more difficult.

October 17, 2018 - CityLab

Washington DC Metro

Automatic Train Control Returning to D.C. Metro

The computer-driven trains will start up again next year with the goal of improving riders’ experiences.

October 17, 2018 - The Washington Post

Driving

The 'Save Driving' Resistance

For all the concern about the "War on Cars," some car lovers perceive self-driving cars as the real threat to the driving experience and the car culture that comes with it.

October 17, 2018 - The Detroit Free Press

Southwest LRT

Contractors in Limbo While Southwest LRT Waits for Federal Funding Promise

More evidence that the Federal Transit Administration under the Trump Administration isn't interested in capital investments.

October 17, 2018 - Star Tribune

Maryland Avenue Bike Lane

Baltimore Approves Complete Streets Ordinance

Complete streets supporters see multiple benefits from prioritizing non-automobile users of the public right of way.

October 17, 2018 - Baltimore Sun

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.

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