Transportation

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger wanted lawmakers to pull a nearly $10 billion bill from the November ballot that would fund a long-sought high-speed rail system, but he now wants the legislation to require private funding partnerships.

January 19, 2008 - Associated Press via San Francisco Chronicle

A high-speed rail connection through the busy Windsor, Ont., and Quebec City corridor has been debated for years. However, the Ontario government's $100 billion infrastructure deficit and the rising cost of land may make it economically unfeasible.

January 19, 2008 - The Globe & Mail

A 24-second stop-motion animation illustrating a chicane, an inexpensive and effective way to get drivers to slow down on your neighborhood street.

January 19, 2008 - Streetsblog

Despite recent findings by consultants that a plan to extend the Washington D.C. metro rail system to Dulles International Airport would qualify for full funding, federal officials are hesitant to approve it, fearing another Big Dig.

January 18, 2008 - The Washington Post

Despite its relatively low car ownership rates, Britain has one of the worst public transit systems and the most congested roads among industrialized nations, according to a a new report.

January 18, 2008 - BBC

The long-awaited report by the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission has finally been released and it's sure to create a stir as it calls for annual increases in the gas tax of 5 to 8 cents for 5 years, and then some.

January 17, 2008 - The Kansas City Star

Walking and biking in becoming increasingly dangerous in many Chinese cities. This article looks at what some cities are doing to discourage these traditional forms of transport, and what they can do to make the streets safer.

January 17, 2008 - UC Berkeley Traffic Safety Center Newsletter

British Columbia's Premier Gordon Campbell has announced $14 billion worth of public transit investment.

January 17, 2008 - The Globe and Mail

A BBC TV special examines the heated interaction between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists jockeying for scarce road space in Britain.

January 17, 2008 - Streetsblog

Cyclists are teaming up in Delhi, forming a club to promote the bike as a better transportation alternative than the cars that are increasingly flooding the city's streets.

January 17, 2008 - BBC

Funding for L.A.'s rail projects is lowering transit ridership, according to this op-ed based on an analysis of transportation spending, subsidies and boarding statistics.

January 16, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

The powerful northern California "megaregion" was revealed when it was awarded $840 million by the state Transportation Commission to the amazement and chagrin of southern California, which had been expecting to receive the majority of state funds.

January 16, 2008 - The Contra Costa Times

The first 4.7 miles of a streetcar network have been funded along a major corridor in Northern Virginia.

January 15, 2008 - The Washington Post

A streetcar has been proposed for Pechtree Street in Atlanta, but with the bulk of project's funding to come from a tax hike along the streetcar's route, some are concerned that gathering political support will be difficult.

January 15, 2008 - Creative Loafing

New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine has plans to travel throughout his state to convince voters that adding tolls to the state's roads is a good idea.

January 15, 2008 - The New York Times

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate where fault should be placed in the often-unpleasant conflicts between driver and biker.

January 14, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate federal funding for bike infrastructure and question whether a broad bike system should be built before or after the demand presents itself.

January 13, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Dubbed 'the world's cheapest car' and the 'People's Car', the Tata Nano promises either a transportation revolution or an environmental nightmare.

January 13, 2008 - Associated Press

Part of a week-long series, Randal O'Toole and blogger Will Campbell debate why some cities are good for cyclists, how they got there, and why L.A. is still far off.

January 12, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Canadian officials will revisit plans to create a high-speed rail system connecting Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal.

January 12, 2008 - CBC