Transportation
Beijing Bans Cars Temporarily
Government officials have plans to keep more than a million cars out of Beijing for four days this summer as an experiment to see how the city's notoriously poor air quality can improve.
'Complete Streets' Concept Gathers Steam
The idea of creating "complete streets" for cyclists, pedestrians, mass transit, and cars is gaining popularity across the country.
Bridge Collapse Brings Boost To Transit Ridership
After the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis, many commuters have had to rearrange their commute by finding new routes or taking transit.
The Internet And The Future Of The Road
High technology and the Internet will have an increasingly broad impact on the way our cities and communities deal with transportation, traffic, and mobility, according to commentator John M. Eger.
Subways Floods Disrupt Commute
A rare tornado and torrential storms caused havoc in New York City Wednesday, flooding subway tracks and creating major delays for commuters.
Chicago Transit Authority Plans For Possible Budget Shortfall
Facing the prospect of not receiving crucial state funding, the Chicago Transit Authority has released a "doomsday" plan to guide the system's reaction to the budget shortfall. Some services would have to be cut, but not as many as expected earlier.
Crumbling Rail In Congo Seeks Private Investment
With few paved roads, rail is often the best transport option in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But the system suffers derailments, crumbling tracks, and trains in disrepair -- and the government doesn't have the money to fix it.
Turnpike Expansion Takes Land, Provides No Sound Barrier
As plans develop to add lanes to a turnpike in Pennsylvania, residents are upset over large losses in property and no provisions for sound barriers.
Tax On Flights Could Fund Rail Projects
Politicians in England are proposing a tax on flights and freight haulers to help fund rail initiatives.
Limiting Local Trips On The Interstate
Transportation planners in Tallahassee, Florida are resisting calls for more on- and off-ramps on I-10, hoping to limit use of the highway by local travelers in a bid to prevent congestion.
Planning And Financing A Comprehensive Transit System: The Denver Model
With its voter approved, tax-financed public works campaign called FasTracks, Denver is blazing a trail for regions that are serious about expanding transit options.
Toll Roads And Free Transit: A New Pricing Paradigm?
This article looks at how the once unimaginable concept of paying for road use is gaining ground amongst politicians.
Do Maglev Trains Have A Future?
With ridership on the only commercially operating maglev line far below expectations, the much admired technology might be in danger of extinction.
More Parking Or Transit?
Voters in San Francisco will have to choose between two ballot measures -- one increasing parking in the city, the other funding more transit -- during this fall's election.
Orlando Says Yes To Commuter Rail Plan
The proposed 61-mile system connection -- which will provide an alternative to commuters on the congested Interstate 4 corridor -- has been given the green light by local officials.
Californians Bucking National Trend By Guzzling Less Gas
While American drivers are burning record amounts of gas to feed their motoring habits, a weird thing is happening in the freeway state – Californians continue to consume less gasoline. Sustained high gas prices may play a role by changing behavior.
Minneapolis Bridge, And Thousands Others, Deemed 'Structurally Deficient'
The collapsed Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis was deemed 'structurally deficient' as early as 1990, as are 77,000 other bridges in the U.S.
Famed Danish Urbanist Jan Gehl Hired To Consult For New York City
Jan Gehl, the renowned Danish urban designer, is in New York City this week where, sources say, he has been hired as a consultant for Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability initiative.
Idaho's Governor Proposes State Workers Stay Home And Telecommute
As roads become more congested, one congestion mitigation proposal would encourage state workers to telecommute.
San Francisco To Vote On Public Transit, Parking
The Board of Supervisors approved a ballot measure that would increase funding the city's maligned transit agency and head off another measure aimed at repealing the city's parking limits.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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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
