Transportation
Big TOD Project Breaks Ground In L.A.
Ground has been broken on an expansive transit-oriented development in the heart of Hollywood. A new hotel, apartment complex, and shopping center are part of the project, which is situated above one of L.A.'s subway stations.
California Drivers Pay For Freedom from Freeways
California's congestion pricing is based on a driver's economic rationality and self-interest.
Enrique Peñalosa: 'A City is a Means to a Way of Life'
In this latest episode of StreetFilms, Enrique Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogota, keynotes "Manhattan on the Move," a conference hosted by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.
Duany's 'No-Brainer' May Not Be So Simple
Improving Newburgh, New York's connectivity to Manhattan is being called a "no-brainer" planning goal by Andres Duany, as planners look to redevelop the city's Hudson riverfront. But city officials say many hurdles have kept that goal out of reach.
A Video Tour Of An Automatic Parking Garage
This video from the BBC follows the journey of a car through the inner workings at an automated parking garage in New York City.
Georgia Lawmakers Look To Block Rail Line
In an effort to stop the creation of a 26-mile commuter rail line connecting Atlanta to numerous suburbs, Georgia lawmakers are hoping to pass a bill requiring voters in each city and county along the proposed line to individually approve funding.
Congestion Pricing Programs Get Help From U.S. Federal Budget
President Bush wants to give $305 million to cities and states to come up with ways to charge drivers for traveling at peak traffic.
Will Commuter Rail Happen In Southeast Michigan?
In order to alleviate congestion and auto-dependency, mass transportation proponents are working diligently to develop southeast Michigan's first commuter rail line.
How To Build Support For Sustainable Planning And Development
Liberal Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson has been successfully building support for smart growth during his seven years at the helm of this conservative city. Grist sits down with the Mayor to learn the secret of his success.
Comparing Subways Around The World
Washington Post Columnist John Kelley offers comments from subway riders who share their experiences riding other systems around the globe.
San Francisco Subway Project Warned To Speed Up
Having spent an inordinate amount of time in preliminary engineering, the major transit project for the San Francisco Bay Area is in serious financial trouble, according to the FTA, and could have its $750 million grant withdrawn.
Beijing's Parking Crunch
With more than 300,000 new cars hitting the roads each year, the Chinese capital has a serious shortage of parking. The solution? More parking lots of course.
Light Rail May Bring A 'There' There
With the expansion of light rail projects in Portland, Oregon, an inconspicuous town center may finally find an identity and truly become a center of activity.
A New Face For Sacramento Carpool Lanes
In the face of a carpool system that many say is failing, highway planners in Sacramento, California, are proposing a major facelift to the carpool lane system -- creating 50 miles of new carpool lanes on dedicated road bridges.
L.A.'s MTA CEO Says TOD
The CEO of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently told a crowd of L.A. city officials that increasing transit oriented development is high on his list of goals.
Making High Tech Commutes Work
Silicon Valley companies are engaging in a competition with each other to reduce the number of employees driving to work each day.
Vermont Waterfront Plans Face Public Criticism
Three plans have been put forward to improve access and circulation around the waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. Many residents are concerned that all three plans place too much emphasis on providing parking.
A City In Love With Public Transportation
A city that adores public transporation hopes that a "futuristic" new public transit would make for a recognizable landmark.
As Plans For Europe-Africa Rail Link Develop, U.S. Lags
Plans for a long-imagined underwater high speed rail line connecting Europe and Africa emphasizes the comparative lack of rail development in the United States.
Brownfields Targeted As Sites For Future Commuter Rail Stations
A regional government association is looking at developing brownfields for future commuter rail stations in central South Carolina as a way to cut costs.
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.
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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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