Transportation
Conserving Gas By Buying A Third Car
Rather than down-sizing to a more economic vehicle, many commuters are instead choosing to up-size their car ‘fleet’ to include the smaller vehicle, rather than trading-in their gas-guzzler, resulting in an explosion of three-car households.
Philadelphia's 'Gridlock' - Too Much Of A Good Thing?
Center City’s narrow streets and dense concentration contribute to an exciting and walkable urban center. Yet, the increase in visitors and residents has resulted in an increase in the number of vehicles and delivery trucks in search of parking.
Will Portland's New Transit Mall Exclude Buses?
In order to accommodate the inclusion of light rail, the City of Portland decided to temporarily move its bus lines a block away. The lines have been so successful that many are starting to question if the move should be permanent.
Commuter Rail Stymied In Atlanta
Transportation Secretary Peters and the head of Georgia's Dept. of Transportation chatted about grandchildren during a recent visit, but forgot to discuss the region's stalled commuter rail project.
Locals Concerned About Growth In Small Town Kauai
On the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, small towns are grappling with plans to develop more than 4,500 housing units. Of the most concern to residents is the increased traffic and strain on roads, so they have proposed a circulation plan.
Questioning Road Expansion In Kansas City Metro Area
On the Kansas side of Metro area, officials still include thinks it needs more roads to ease sprawl created congestion.
Denver's Transit Plan Fertilizing Neighborhoods For Density
FasTracks, the Denver metro area's plan to add over 100 miles of rail service, is forcing once suburban communities to consider higher density development.
Vancouver To Atlanta: 'Congestion Is Our Friend'
In their annual trip to cities that work better than theirs does, Atlanta leaders visit Vancouver to see first-hand the benefits of density, transit and regional planning.
The World's First Fleet of Driverless Taxis
Heathrow Airport is set to launch what may be the world's largest trial of a personal rapid transit (PRT) system. The electric "pod cabs" will carry passengers and luggage from a parking area to a new terminal -- a journey of about four minutes.
Water Taxis For Washington D.C.?
Washington Post columnist Steven Pearlstein offers his ideas for a fleet of ferries shuttling passengers across the Potomac river.
Electric Bikes Taking Off In China
Affordable and eco-friendly, electric bikes and scooters are becoming popular in many Chinese cities -- a welcomed contrast to rising auto usage.
The High-Speed Rail Boom
Despite their costs, high-speed rail lines are expanding their reach across the globe -- the U.S. being the exception.
Seattle Asking Voters To Approve $23 Billion For Light Rail
Will Washington voters be willing to pay $125 per year per household for 50 miles of light rail extensions, part of Sound Transit's "Roads & Transit" ballot measure?
Fare Hikes And Service Cuts For Bus Riders In Chicago
Facing large budget deficits, the Chicago Transit Authority has announced plans to raise fares and cut service.
England Moves Forward On Pay-As-You-Drive Program
The British government has approved rules that lay the foundation for pay-as-you-go road pricing pilot programs. Critics worry the rules preface national control over the controversial systems.
Stagnant Federal Gas Tax Lies At Heart Of Transportation Funding Crisis
Congress' reluctance to raise the gas tax, as well as the President's refusal to approve an increase, lies at the heart of the transportation funding crisis, affecting both roads and transit.
Conversion Of Rail Line To Bus Guideway Incites Preservationists
Locals in two British villages have rallied together to save a 160-year old train station, which is faces demolition as an unused rail line is converted to the country's longest bus guideway.
New Yorkers Might Not Be Ready For Congestion Tax
A new poll shows that just 37 percent of New Yorkers support Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan, though two-thirds of Manhattan residents support the idea.
Los Angeles Increases Transit Fares
After a heated public hearing that drew 1,500 people, the LAMTA board approved a compromise proposal that will increase fares, though less than originally planned.
Gas Prices Be Damned, SUVs Are Back!
Just as gas prices have soared to their highest, inflation-adjusted prices, SUV sales, including the new 'crossovers', have rebounded following a two-year drop in popularity, to the chagrin of many environmentalists.
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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
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