Transportation
Commuters Share Transit Information
A new interactive information sharing network has been created to help commuters work their commute efficiently and with the most information possible.
Second Life Used To Solve Real World Engineering Challenges
A UC Irvine professor and a transportation firm are teaming up to use the online virtual world Second Life to test real world public transit ideas.
Altering New York's Congestion Pricing Plan Could Make Transit Free
According to a privately-commissioned study, doubling the proposed New York congestion fee charged to drivers would generate enough money to replace all proceeds derived form transit fares in the city, making fares unnecessary.
L.A. Considers Rail Turnstiles
As one of the only major U.S. cities that has no turnstiles at its rail stations, Los Angeles is feeling the pinch of riders who don't pay. But now, local officials are trying to get turnstiles installed.
New Buses Help, But Are Only First Step
New buses being added to Victoria, British Columbia's transit fleet are being warmly welcomed, but this editorial argues much more needs to be done to deal with the area's increasing congestion and mobility issues.
Heathrow's PRT System On Track For Operation
A personal rapid transit (PRT) system is currently under construction as part of the renovation of London's Heathrow airport. The system is on track to begin operations within two years.
Traffic Problems Have Relocating Businesses Wary Of Atlanta
Atlanta's traffic problems are beginning to affect businesses' decisions to relocate there.
Pennsylvania Toll Road Plan Hits Wall
Plans to convert a 311-mile section of Pennsylvania's Interstate 80 have been dealt a severe setback by the federal government, which recently returned the state's application.
Transit Fares Rise In D.C.
Transit fares were recently increased for the Washington D.C. Metro transit system. The fare hike is the largest increase in the agency's history.
Transit Agency Needs To Keep Its Focus On Transit
This editorial from the Rocky Mountain News expresses the concerns of many in Denver who worry that the region's transportation district is focusing too much on redevelopment.
San Francisco Commuters Cozy Up To Double-Decker Buses
Recent test runs of double decker buses as part of San Francisco's Muni system have been well-received by riders, and many expect them to be fully adopted into the system in 2008.
Transportation Budget Is Billions Short In Oregon
Oregon's state transportation budget is falling short of the projected demand by billions of dollars. A committee of local politicians is laying blame at the state and federal levels.
Most Hated Transit System
The new public transit system in Santiago, Chile, is having implementation troubles, and it's leaving many commuters upset.
Friday Funny: Payback For The Parking Czar
The head of traffic and parking enforcement in Rome, Italy was fired after parking illegally using a fraudulent handicapped permit.
Surging Subways
Subway construction and expansion is being seen in cities across the world.
Streetcars Roll In Seattle
Seattle's long-planned South Lake Union streetcar officially began operations Wednesday.
America's Teen Car Crash Epidemic
Automobile crashes are the number one killer of teenagers in the United States, with nearly 6,000 deaths a year for the past decade, and more than 300,000 injuries annually.
Streets May Hold Solution To Seattle's Freeway Problem
The governor of Washington is leaning towards surface street options and public transit as possible solutions to the traffic problem posed by Seattle's crumbling inner city freeway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Louisville Metro Stepping Up Its Planning for Pedestrians
Jerry Abramson, mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced plans to invest $100,000 in creating a pedestrian plan for his city.
Bangalore Techies Advocate For Bicycling Amenities
As the city traffic grinds to a crawl due to the rising amount of vehicles on the road, techies in Bangalore have taken a liking to commuting on bicycles.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
