Transportation
Tesla Found Partly Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash
The Miami ruling is the first to find the company partly responsible in a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured another.
Amtrak Virginia Ridership Increased Exponentially This Year. But is Future Growth in Jeopardy?
The rail system keeps gaining riders and seeks to expand their reach to other areas in the commonwealth amid federal mass layoffs and budget cuts.
Georgia DOT Studying Atlanta-to-Savannah Train
The agency is studying the potential of intercity rail, with Atlanta as a strategic Amtrak hub.
Helsinki Achieves Full Year With No Traffic Deaths
How did the Finnish capital achieve Vision Zero? It was no accident.
How Jayne Mansfield’s Tragic Death Led to Reforms in the Trucking Industry
The shocking death of actress Jayne Mansfield 58 years ago led to changes in the trucking industry, but underride crashes continue to kill hundreds of people each year.
In Praise of the Speed Hump
Speed humps offer a cheap, effective, and quick-build traffic calming intervention that receives less local pushback than road diets or traffic cameras.
SEPTA Plans ‘Unprecedented’ Service Cuts
Without additional funding from state lawmakers, Philly’s transit agency says it will “begin dismantling” the system on August 14.
Brightline Sued Over Expansion Plans
The Florida East Coast Railway is charging the private railway with secretly making expansion plans despite a financial shortfall and insufficient infrastructure.
What US States Can Learn from Canadian Road Rules
Our northern neighbor has managed to slash traffic deaths as U.S. traffic fatalities remain high. What do they do differently?
Why NYC Needs More ‘Deliverista Hubs’
The city began construction on a facility that will provide seating, shade, and e-bike charging for delivery workers. Its 80,000 ‘deliveristas’ could use many more.
‘Week Without Driving’ Highlights Needs of Non-Drivers
The event encourages public officials to use their local public transit and engage with the people who rely on it every day.
Texas DOT Approves $96M in Transit Funding
The funds will be apportioned between 64 transit agencies around the state.
Feds Cancel Baltimore-to-DC High-Speed Rail Project
The Federal Railroad Administration cited concerns about disruptions to federally owned properties along the proposed HSR line, which would take passengers from Baltimore and D.C. in 15 minutes.
Electrified Caltrain Boosts Ridership 76%
The introduction of electric trains and faster, more frequent service has led to a dramatic increase in ridership.
What Happens When a Robotaxi Gets Pulled Over?
In Phoenix, a police officer who pulled over a Waymo driving in the wrong lane was “unable to issue citation to computer.”
Omaha Mayor’s Proposal Would Build 1,900 New Housing Units Along Streetcar Line
Mayor Ewing introduced a new plan that would allow the city to begin distributing affordable housing financing as early as next year.
Miami, Houston Residents Spend Most on Transportation
South Floridians and Houstonians spent roughly 20 percent of their income on transportation in regions that offer few alternatives to driving.
Transit Bus Costs Rise Sharply Due to Tariffs
The cost of a transit bus has gone up by 68 percent since 2021, in part because of recent tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Hawaii’s Tsunami Scare Reveals Evacuation Shortfalls
A tsunami alarm revealed serious flaws in Oahu’s evacuation planning, prompting calls for urgent improvements in emergency infrastructure, coordination, and public safety.
Charging Ahead: Why EV Infrastructure Is Still Expanding Despite Market Uncertainty
Electrify America is forging ahead with major charging network expansions, confident that long-term demand will keep rising despite short-term EV market and policy disruptions.
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
