Transportation
Trump Plans Takeover of DC's Union Station
USDOT says it will take over management duties for the commercial spaces managed by Amtrak since last year and address the building’s infrastructure needs.
The Florida Cities Risking Everything to Save Rainbow Sidewalks
Gov. DeSantis has threatened to withhold state transportation funding and remove local leaders who don’t comply with an order to remove painted crosswalks.
Maryland Transit System to Ban Code of Conduct Violators
Passengers who harass or assault other riders could face permanent bans from the system per a new Rider Code of Conduct.
Boston Bets on Ferries as a Solution to Traffic
The T’s ferry system served 1.4 million passengers last year — and that number is growing.
Clovis, California Doubles Free Transit System
The Central Valley town is relaunching its free bus system with an expanded fleet and new cross-town lines.
Feds Pause Baltimore Red Line Permits
The MTA says it is committed to continuing work on the light rail project, but the pause signals a potential shift in federal funding for the east-west line.
LA Opposes California Bill to add Housing Next to Transit Hubs
In a narrow vote, the city council voted to oppose SB79, a bill that would bypass local zoning laws to allow denser development near transit stops.
62% of Californians Still Want High-Speed Rail
The majority of Californians want the state to keep building the California High-Speed Rail Project, which is moving ahead despite the loss of federal funding.
Portland Backs off Plan to Remove Bike Lane Protection After Public Outcry
The city planned to remove a series of concrete planters that prevent cars from entering bike lanes despite their popularity with pedestrians and safety advocates.
Report: Top US Cities for Pedestrian Safety
The East Coast takes the top three spots, while the South and Southwest dominate the bottom of the list.
The Weird Way US Cities Set Speed Limits — and Why it’s Changing
The ‘85% rule’ guides speed limits based on how fast most drivers travel, sometimes prompting cities to raise speed limits.
A Reality Check on Crime, Safety, and Transit
While Duffy and Nadler battle it out in a shouting match, the data is clear: transit is safe.
Mexico City Cable Cars Soar Above Gridlock
The Cablebús system transports more than 100,000 people each day and dramatically reduces commute times in the Mexican capital.
MBTA Fare Collection Jumped 35% At Stations With ‘Engagement Reps’
Boston’s transit agency is taking a firmer stance against fare evasion, cautioning riders it will begin issuing citations beginning September 8.
Study: Ugly Roads are Deadlier, too
New research shows that roads that are perceived as boring and ugly are more dangerous to people outside of cars.
New Orleans-to-Alabama Amtrak Line Returns, 20 Years After Katrina
The Mardi Gras line now offers two daily round-trip trains between New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama.
Study: Average EV Drivers Use Just 12.6% of Car’s Range
‘Range anxiety’ contributes to people’s hesitation about EVs — but hardly anyone need the range they think.
SF’s Market Street Will no Longer be Car-free
The city will allow Waymo robotaxis and ride-hailing app vehicles to drive down the car-free stretch of Market Street as part of Mayor Dan Lurie’s effort to help revitalize local businesses.
One-Way Streets Have Worse Crashes, Higher Crime and Lower Property Values — Why do we Still Use Them?
How reverting one-way streets to two-way can boost both safety and economic development.
LA Bus Ridership Keeps Dropping as ICE Raids Continue
Bus boardings fell for a second month amid fears of immigration raids.
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
