Transportation
Nation's Only Privately Funded Express Rail Service to Launch in July
Good and bad news for followers of Brightline, a South Florida rail start-up. Service between West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale begins in July, with Miami soon thereafter, but opponents may hamper extension to Orlando.
BART's Six-Month Transit Incentive Experiment Reports Mixed Success
The BART Perks pilot program was the first transit incentive program in the country.
Every Worker in Downtown Columbus Could Have a Free Bus Pass Coming Their Way
A program under consideration by the Capital Crossroads Special Improvement District could be the envy of central business district's all over the country.
Bikes Spike: Ride Shares Quicken the Pace
2016 saw a 25 percent increase in bikeshare trips over the previous year, continuing a five-year trend of rapid growth, according to the National Association of City Transportation Officers.
'See Something, Say Something' Train Ads Tweaked in New York
New York trouble adds subversive quotes to the "If You See Something Say Something" signs in the New York Subway.
Op-Ed: Austin Still Needs Traditional Buses
Transportation network companies cannot duplicate transit service in outlying communities, argues Ryan Young.
Drive Safely: Traffic Safety in Short Supply the Monday After Daylight-Saving Time
Another reason to hate the Monday after daylight-saving time goes into effect: a spike in the number of car crashes and traffic fatalities.
Transit Agencies Struggling to Predict Ridership, Even as They Raise Fares
At transit agencies like D.C, Metro, bad ridership projections beget bad fare scheduling which begets bad budgets. And so on.
Local Opposition Prevails in Battle Over Subway Emergency Ventilation Plant in New York
Neighborhood opposition kills an infrastructure pipe dream in New York City.
The Wisdom of Engaging Nervous Cyclists
It was clear to the City of Toronto that engaging less confident cyclists that make up 60% of the population, yet seldom come to community meetings, might be the key to dramatic mode shifts in the city. Here's how it happened.
Light Rail Opening Next Year, More Lines Proposed—Transit Debates Keep Finding Charlotte
An extension of the Lynx Blue Line is schedule to open to the public on March 31, 2018. Controversy regarding sales taxes have traditionally followed transit projects in the region.
In Omaha, 'Reclaiming' Potholed Streets Means Unpaving Them
The euphemism refers to a cost-saving measure that's happening even in central districts, to the chagrin of residents. This reversion to gravel roads is one manifestation of a looming local infrastructure deficit.
Friday Fun: A Song Inspired by the Crosswalk Signal
Turn it to 11.
Los Angeles' Iconic Angels Flight Railway To Utilize P3 Model
After appearing in the film La La Land, the world-renowned, iconic, 116-year-old Angels Flight will reopen to the public after a three-year modernization process.
7 Ideas to Improve Transportation in the Pittsburgh Region
The Regional Transportation Alliance released its "Imagine Transportation 2.0" report this week.
Cost, Ridership Projections Headed the Wrong Direction for Toronto's Scarborough Subway
A new city staff report on the proposed Scarborough Subway, still in planning stages in Toronto, made the project a much tougher sell for Mayor John Tory and other project supporters.
Electric Vehicle Fees: Where's the Controversy?
Some may find it silly to get worked up over an annual fee of about $100 to pay for road maintenance when electric vehicle purchasers receive a $7,500 federal tax credit, on top of generous state perks, but electric vehicle supporters object to them.
Houston's First Bike Plan Since 1993 Will Wait a Few More Weeks
Houston bike advocates were hoping the City Council would act on the city's first new bike plan since 1993. Instead, the plan will have to wait while councilmembers decide about how to approach funding for the plan's proposed projects.
Early Exposure to Public Transportation Can Lead to More Sustainable Travel Later in Life
Michael Smart and Nicholas Klein guest blog about their recent article in the Journal of Planning Education and Research.
As Development Booms in Downtown Boise, Easy Parking Gets Tougher
The influx of new workers and residents in Downtown Boise has lead to a parking crunch, raising parking rates and leaving city officials searching for alternative solutions.
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.
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
