Transportation

Creativity Needed To Solve L.A.'s Traffic Problems

This piece from the Los Angeles Times takes a look at two big ideas for fixing L.A.'s congestion: subway and monorail.

December 12, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Walkability Report Raises Questions and Doubts

California Planning and Development Report's Paul Shigley reviews the recent report on walkability released by the Brookings Institution and finds some of its claims dubious.

December 12, 2007 - California Planning & Development Report

Amtrak: Maybe Now?

With increasing train ridership and more people shying away from the gas pump, Neal Peirce asks whether now might be Amtrak's time to shine.

December 12, 2007 - The Washington Post

Cars Take Back Seat in Planned Transit-Friendly Street

In Toronto, planners have unveiled a street design that separates a planned streetcar line from auto traffic, bike lanes, and parking. Many are calling it a first for the city -- making the street decidedly transit- and pedestrian-friendly.

December 12, 2007 - The Toronto Star

The Expanding Subway of Beijing

This blog post from Wired takes a look at the expanding subway system of Beijing, China -- a system that is expected to become the world's second largest by 2015.

December 11, 2007 - Wired

Car-Free Days Flood London With Pedestrians -- And Commerce

Temporarily pedestrianized streets in London brought nearly a million people out for a day of walking and shopping recently, resulting in more than $200 million worth of sales.

December 11, 2007 - The Evening Standard

Boston Trains Run Cheaper But Late

A report by The Boston Globe finds that the Boston area transit system costs less to operate than other major American transit systems -- but it has one of the worst on-time arrival performances in the nation.

December 10, 2007 - The Boston Globe

Is A Subway System Possible In Kansas City?

The city may consider a heavy rail subway system after overturning a light rail ballot initiative.

December 10, 2007 - The Kansas City Star

Munich: A Marvel Of Smart Growth and Urban Planning

Urban planners and developers in the Western United States could learn a lot from Munich, Germany, argues one online commentator.

December 9, 2007 - UtahStories.com

'Complete Streets' Movement Gaining Momentum

The new slogan for bicyclists and pedestrians across America is gaining attention, as well as weight, from a number of municipalities.

December 9, 2007 - New Urban News

Trendy Transit

Subways are proliferating across the globe as metro status symbols and attracting new forms of urban investment.

December 9, 2007 - Business Week

Good Streets Include Streetcars

Author Alex Marshall calls for the reconstruction of New York City's formerly omnipresent streetcar lines, starting with a Midtown Manhattan loop between 34th and 42nd Streets.

December 8, 2007 - Streetsblog

Are Driverless Cars Finally Here?

No longer science fiction, autonomous vehicles have the potential to reshape the transportation landscape. But are drivers ready to let go of the wheel?

December 8, 2007 - The New York Times

Friday Funny: 'Mind Your Mouth'

The voiceover artist famous for reminding passengers to 'mind the gap' on the London Underground was fired after posting a series of subway announcement spoofs on her website.

December 7, 2007 - Jaunted

Mayor To Employees: Get On The Bus

Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels wants city employees to ride the bus to work, and he's proposing giving them free transit passes to make it easier for workers to make the switch.

December 7, 2007 - Seattle Post Intelligencer

Trading In The Car For A Metro Pass

Tasked with making Los Angeles more pedestrian-friendly, a planner decides to give up his car.

December 7, 2007 - Los Angeles Daily News

GPS Finds Fastest Routes, But Roads Can't Handle Traffic

GPS devices in Britain looking for the best routes possible are directing truck drivers through tiny towns without the proper road space and infrastructure to handle their loads. Some towns are thinking about requesting removal from the map.

December 6, 2007 - The New York Times

Bikes on Trains: The Downside Of A Popular Program

Caltrain's bicycle program has proven so popular that bike riders are regularly 'bumped', i.e they are left at the platform because the bike capacity has been reached, and relief doesn't appear to be forthcoming.

December 5, 2007 - Palo Alto Daily News

TOD Should Not Be Transit Agency's Business

This editorial from the Rocky Mountain News argues that the Denver-area Regional Transportation District needs to stay true to its promise that it will not use eminent domain to acquire land for transit oriented development.

December 5, 2007 - The Rocky Mountain News

Criticism Causes San Diego Politicians To Rethink Plan

California Attorney General Jerry Brown's criticism of San Diego's regional transportation plan has some politicians in the area considering a major revision of the region's smart growth strategy.

December 5, 2007 - The North County Times

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