Transportation
More Canadians Taking Transit
New statistics from the Canadian Urban Transit Association show that larger cities with better, more frequent transit service, and incentives such as universal bus passes for university students, saw major increases in ridership.
Tacoma (Re)Considers Streetcars
An advisory task force has been formed to consider rebuilding a historic streetcar system in Tacoma, Washington. Infrastructure and funding issues are proving to be major hurdles.
Legislating A Safer Bike Ride In California
The tragic death of a tri-athlete student while bicycling in southern California has sparked a bill to create a three-foot buffer for any vehicle passing a cyclist – but will it create more problems than it attempts to solve?
Honolulu Transit Routes Debated
In Oahu, lawmakers are having trouble agreeing on the best path for a proposed light rail line. The Honolulu mayor wants a different path than that approved by the city council. But it is not even certain if the proposed line will be rail or bus.
Boulder, Colorado's Big TOD Project Nears Approval
Despite disagreements about the planned density, plans for a large-scale transit-oriented development is on the verge of being adopted in the city of Boulder, Colorado. A final approval is expected to come in early 2007.
New York City Rail Projects Win Huge Federal Funding Awards
The LIRR connection to Grand Central has been awarded the largest Federal funding allotment ever committed to mass transit. The new Second Ave. Subway was also awarded substantial funds from the U.S. Dept of Transportation.
Beijing To Introduce Free Park'n'Ride Lots
To encourage more motorists to take advantage of public transit, the city is planning to build free parking lots near new transit stations.
A First-Hand Report On London's Congestion Pricing
John Landis, Chair of the City and Regional Planning at the University of California, Berkeley, provides a fascinating first-hand review of London's congestion charging program, and offers his perspective on transportation and land use in the city.
Could Los Angeles Lead The Way For Transit?
With the city already having pioneered the freeway and car culture 50 years ago, could Los Angeles now lead the United States towards a resurgence in public transit ridership?
The Business Of Roads
Privatization is catching on with many state and local governments in the U.S., and Wall Street is expecting great riches from roads.
The Modern Streetcar 'Hoax'?
Plans for modern streetcars are becoming more popular across the U.S. as one component of a revitalization plan. Randal O'Toole argues that the connection between streetcars and economic development is a hoax.
Some Funds Approved For San Jose BART Extension
Funding issues are compounding the troubles involved in expanding the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) to include San Jose and other areas in Silicon Valley. A recent allocation of funds is keeping the plan moving.
Northern California A Bright Spot For Train Travel
The Captiol Corridor between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area -- Amtrak's third most popular line -- celebrates its 15-year anniversary and reports growing ridership and rider satisfaction.
Small Towns Removed From Georgia's New Map
The Georgia Department of Transportation is being criticized for eliminating hundreds of small communities from its new official map.
The Inverse Relationship Between Age And Transit Use
A recent survey reveals that San Diego County senior citizens are less likely to use public transportation as they grow older. Many seniors cite their lack of experience, long waits, and a lack of adequate routes as keeping them from using transit.
The Battle Over Funding For Regional Rail In Texas
A regional rail system is being planned for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but lawmakers can't agree on how the project will be funded.
MARTA Ridership Up In Atlanta?
Though the numbers show that ridership on MARTA's rail service is up 10 percent, the increase could only be a result of new fare gates that have curbed turnstile-jumping.
News Summary and Analysis - November 2006
As part of a monthly series, we present a summary and analysis of some of the most interesting news to appear on Planetizen over the month of November 2006. This is the transcript of an audio segment that originally aired on the nationally syndicated radio program "Smart City".
Bus Rapid Transit Plans Stalled In Twin Cities
While plans for three BRT lines are in the works, a shortage of transit funds is threatening to keep them from becoming reality -- at least any time soon.
Planning For Bicycle Commuting
Cities across the country are making plans to encourage more people to bike to work.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
