Transportation
EVs Now Barred From Freeway HOV Lanes
Congress failed to renew a federal program allowing states to let electric car drivers use carpool lanes without additional passengers, forcing California to end EV access to its HOV lanes.
Video: Jane Jacobs’ ‘Sidewalk Ballet’ is Alive and Well
“Streets Make Cities” takes viewers on a stroll down West 4th Street in Greenwich Village, illustrating the many ways that streets and sidewalks form the lifeblood of a city.
SF Street Safety Act Replaces Expired Vision Zero Plan
In 2025, 15 people have died in crashes in San Francisco, putting the city far behind its goal of eliminating traffic deaths by 2024.
USDOT Pulls Funding from Projects not “Car-Focused” Enough in Connecticut, New Mexico, Illinois
The department is sending letters to local officials rescinding multimodal grants, saying the money will instead be focused on projects that “promote vehicular travel.”
Floating Light Rail Bridge Crossing Marks Historic Moment for Seattle Transit
Once testing is complete, Sound Transit will open the world’s first light rail line that uses a floating bridge connecting downtown Seattle to the Eastside.
NYC's Ferry System is Quietly Breaking Ridership Records
The system, which is planning an expansion, carried over 7.4 million passengers in 2024.
Car Trips are Down, With Young People Leading the Charge
Americans are driving less, and we have Gen Z to thank for it.
Amtrak Trains Get Priority Over Freight in Legal Settlement
Freight operator Norfolk Southern has agreed to prioritize Amtrak trains and work with the agency to identify the cause of delays on the Crescent line.
DOT, FTA Launch Investigation After Charlotte Transit Murder
Federal agencies are calling on Charlotte’s transit agency to prepare a security plan and outline efforts to prevent future violence after a woman was fatally stabbed on the city’s light rail system.
Wow, These Bus Stops are Close Together! The Case for Bus Stop Balancing.
Appropriate bus stop spacing keeps the bus moving and ensures people get where they need to be in a reliable amount of time.
Meet the Columnist Behind our new Limited Series: Transit Planning 101!
Between now and December, Chicago transit planner — and operator! — Joshua Woods will bring Planetizen readers back to school for a deep dive into what it takes to keep the bus running. Literally.
Chicago Residents Sue City Over Inaccessible Sidewalks
The suit alleges the city has failed to create a “coordinated, proactive system” for complying with ADA and ensuring accessibility on the city’s sidewalks and crosswalks.
California Revives $750M Loan to Save Bay Area Transit
The state approved a $750 million loan as a stopgap measure to fund regional transit agencies until a 2026 ballot measure that could bring more permanent funding.
Las Vegas Heat Calls for More Buses. A Federal Rule Prohibits it.
An FTA rule bars cities from keeping more spare buses than 20% of their fleet.
New Trade Agreement Could Flood Europe With Giant American Trucks
The new ‘reciprocal, fair, and balanced’ trade framework puts American and European vehicle safety standards on the same level, eliminating European safety standards that outlaw some of the largest, most dangerous American trucks and SUVs.
California Commits $1B Annually for 20 Years to High-Speed Rail
New legislation extends the state’s cap-and-trade program to 2045 and formalized a yearly allocation to the California high-speed rail project.
Republicans Aim to Kill DC’s Traffic Cameras, Reverse Right-on-Red Ban
Congressional Republicans want to eliminate funding for automated traffic enforcement and other traffic safety interventions proven to reduce crashes and injuries.
Portland Launches Tool for DIY Community Road Safety Interventions
A set of resources offers safety data and guidance for putting low-cost, quick-build interventions into action.
Trump Moves to Ease Regulations for Self-Driving Cars
Proposed changes to vehicle safety standards would eliminate elements such as windshield wipers designed for human drivers.
Vehicle Miles Travelled, Level of Service, and a Soon-to-be-Insolvent Transportation Trust Fund
Level of Service and the gas tax have served our transportation needs for a long time. Now, it’s time for a change.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
