Transportation

Mobility More Of A Concern As Boomers Age

Access to transportation for the elderly is of increasing concern as baby boomers approach retirement. Though the problem is major, many communities already have some programs in place to improve mobility for seniors.

December 5, 2007 - USA Today

Can America's Passenger Rail System Ever Catch Up?

As Europe and Asia invest in high-speed rail, the U.S. continues to play politics with Amtrak -- leaving customers unhappy and taxpayers footing the bill.

December 4, 2007 - The Washington Post

Greening Up The Airport

As one of the most notorious polluters of greenhouse gas emissions, airplanes and airports are increasingly being called on to green their operations. This interview from VerdeXchange News looks at some efforts being made in Los Angeles.

December 4, 2007 - VerdeXchange News

Easier To Love A Streetcar Than A Light Rail

The engineering jargon name "light rail" is just not lovable. Maybe that's why the more familiar streetcar is gathering support in cities across the country, writes Alex Marshall in this column from Governing.

December 4, 2007 - Governing

Ciclovía: A Moving Experience in Bogotá, Colombia

Every Sunday from 7am to 2pm, up to 2 million residents of Bogotá, Colombia enjoy over 70 miles of car-free streets. The event is called Ciclovía. StreetFilms brings you along for the ride.

December 4, 2007 - Streetsblog

Roadside Digital Billboards Pass Muster, But Opponents Question Safety

Digital billboards are slowly cropping up in cities across the country. Federal officials have ruled them safe, but many opponents are calling them a blight and a safety hazard.

December 3, 2007 - Stateline

Car Sharing Service Sets Its Sights High

A look at the past and future of the car sharing service PhillyCarShare as they exceed 35,000 members and look towards the next 100,000.

December 3, 2007 - Philadelphia Magazine

Illinois Politics Delaying Chicago Transit Bailout

The governor of Illinois and legislators outside of Chicago are fighting over transportation funding, which is delaying the bailout for Chicago transit.

December 3, 2007 - St. Louis Post Dispatch

Questions Surround San Francisco's Traffic Tax Plan

San Francisco is studying a London-style plan to charge drivers a fee when they travel to high-traffic areas, like downtown SF, during peak commute hours. But is congestion pricing a boon for public transportation? Or the death of downtown?

December 3, 2007 - KQED - QUEST

Making Two-Way Streets Act Like One-Ways

Plans are moving forward to address the traffic issues on two of L.A.'s most congested streets.

December 2, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Reducing Congestion Crucial To Economic Health, But Plans Fall Short

Congestion is getting worse in Metro New York, and the proposals to reduce it aren't going to work, argues Sam Staley, and the region's economy is going to suffer greatly as a result.

December 1, 2007 - The New York Times

Friday Funny: It's All About Horsepower

Fuel costs, environmental concerns, and striking transport workers are reviving interest in horse-driven vehicles in some French towns.

November 30, 2007 - Reuters

Fixing Traffic Without Help From Uncle Sam

Desperate to find ways to relieve traffic congestion, local planners are getting creative with transportation plans and potential sources of revenue.

November 30, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor

Will New Yorkers Outwit The City's Planned Congestion Pricing Scheme?

Unscrupulous Londoners have already learned how to beat that city's famed congestion charge system, and with Mayor Bloomberg's plan relying on the same technology, there are worries about a surge in license plate counterfeiting.

November 30, 2007 - WCBS 2 TV

Making It Cool To Walk To School

A newly released study looked at various programs designed to encourage more students to walk to school, and helps to identify a recipe for success.

November 29, 2007 - Health News Digest

Sydney To Dedicate Parking For Car Sharing

Officials hope the new trial program will help increase the number of residents who join car sharing schemes.

November 29, 2007 - The Age

D.C. Area Seeks Streetcar Rebirth

Business people join with transportation planners in calling for streetcar systems in the Washington D.C. area. Several are in the works.

November 28, 2007 - Washington Business Journal

TOD Dreams Must Overcome Zoning

A light rail line planned to run in the Colorado city of Aurora has many city officials and developers itching to build some high-density, mixed-use, walkable urban development. The only problem is the city's zoning ordinance forbids it.

November 27, 2007 - The Aurora Sentinel

Light Rail Debuts To Over-Capacity Crowd

Charlotte, North Carolina, overwhelmed by turnout for free rides on new light rail line, which exceeded capacity nearly three-fold. Officials now wonder if their ridership estimates have been placed too low.

November 27, 2007 - The Charlotte Observer

Adressing Congestion Now More Politically Feasible

Congestion issues are high on many lists of urgent urban issues. Politicians and governments are now easing up to the formerly-avoided expense of improving highways and roads.

November 26, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor

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