Transportation
3-D Crosswalks Slow Traffic, For a While
Traffic officials around the world are testing 3-D crosswalks in hopes of slowing traffic, and having some success
Study: New York Suburbs Need to Zone for Higher Density Transit Oriented Development
The Regional Plan Association released a new study that recommends steps toward higher density transit oriented development in transit adjacent communities around the New York region. The study also teases a big release coming later this month.
Houston's Latest Push for Walkable Neighborhoods
Building on 2009's Transit Corridor Ordinance, Houston's Walkable Places Committee is creating a process for specific neighborhoods to adopt new rules emphasizing walkability.
On the Pitfalls of Dockless Bikeshare
App-driven bikeshare, without the station, has been spreading rapidly, especially in China. But the system comes with its share of problems, including its own version of the tragedy of the commons.
Alternative Transportation Pays Dividends for Income Equality in Midsized Cities
A new study finds a connection between multimodality and income inequality in midsized cities.
Comparing Metropolitan Areas by Transit-Accessible Jobs
The University of Minnesota has released its annual "Access Across America" report.
New Tools for a New Era of Scenario Planning
The newly created Consortium for Scenario Planning will help planners to make better use of new scenario planning tools for land use and transportation decisions.
Chicago Buses Slowing for Years
A new report from Active Transit Alliance outlines plans to get Chicago buses back up to speed.
Streetcar Gentrification Fears in Milwaukee
Residents and stakeholders in Milwaukee welcome a proposed streetcar but are wary of gentrification
Montreal's New Mayor Could Mean Big Changes for Transit
Valérie Plante campaigned on a platform that included many improvements for transit riders and bikers.
U.K. to Uber: Drivers Are Employees
A court ruling in the United Kingdom topples a pillar of the so-called gig economy: Uber's approach to employment.
Uber's Accidental Argument Against Itself
The ride-sharing company produces a terrific illustration of how bad Bangkok traffic can be, but not how Uber would help.
San Francisco Has a New 'Vision Zero' Fire Truck
The size of fire trucks frustrates advocates on many sides of the public safety debate. The San Francisco Fire Department sought a solution.
Comparing Transit Choice by City
What does the way transit commuters move say about their city?
Momentum Builds to Ban Sales of Gas and Diesel-Powered Cars in California
The Los Angeles Times editorialized in support of legislation that is expected to be introduced next year to ban sales of internal combustion engine passenger vehicles, though they didn't suggest a date when the ban should become effective.
Chicago-Based Equiticity Takes Mobility Justice Nationwide
The new group will challenge the unequal distribution of mobility resources to low-income communities of color.
Telecommuting Trend Not Decreasing Traffic
Commuting statistics have held consistent, according to Census data, even as the number of people working from home continues to climb.
Plans for Pedestrianizing London's Oxford Street Revealed
A long-debated plan to pedestrianize London's busiest shopping street moves ahead
Evaluating Two Years of Transit Investment in Seattle
Two funding sources for transit investments approved by Seattle voters in 2014 are paying dividends in 2017 in the form of improved, expanded service.
Colorado Voters OK New Toll Lanes on Interstate 25 by Passing Two Measures
Colorado Springs and El Paso County voters agreed to add the highway widening to a list of projects that a regional transportation authority can fund. They passed an additional funding measure enabling county funds to be spent rather than refunded.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
