Transportation
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.
Friday Funny: Baldo Contemplates Purchasing A Hybrid Car
A recent comic strip pokes fun at the hybrid car craze among many eco-conscious Americans.
New York's Congestion Pricing Debate
Though a growing chorus of business and community groups is calling for congestion pricing in Manhattan to ease traffic, a comprehensive citywide plan may be the only way the idea can actually move forward.
For Sale: The Pennsylvania Turnpike
To cure the woes facing Pennsylvania's crumbling roads and bridges, Governor Rendell is putting the Pennsylvania Turnpike up for sale or rent.
Hispanic Immigrants Leading Carpool Resurgence
A report from the Transportation Research Board shows that Hispanic immigrants are largely responsible for an up-tick in carpooling in Atlanta, Georgia.
Are Hybrid Car Sales Headed For A Crash?
With gas prices falling and the amount of federal tax credits dwindling, sales of hybrid cars have hit a downward slide.
Public Transit Vital For Future Of The U.S.
In the second of his two op-eds on the future of transportation in the United States, columnist Neal Peirce looks at the role of public transit.
Interstate Bridge In Atlanta Remade Into Pedestrian-Friendly Mini-Park
Known mostly for paving over everything in sight, the Georgia Department of Transportation has surprised its critics by spending $10 million to retrofit an interstate bridge into a mini-park connecting the Georgia Tech campus.
Pollution Threat Outweighs Traffic Congestion Concerns
With new road-building measures approved and funded in Atlanta, the debate over what to do about the area's traffic and transportation woes is ignoring the severe health impacts of air pollution.
Remembering Transportation Expert Melvin Webber
Distinguished urban planning professor Melvin Webber, who helped plan and then studied San Francisco's BART system, passed away at 86.
How Will 400 Million Americans Get Around In 2043?
With traffic congestion already growing intolerable in many cities, how will Americans be able to get to work when there are 400 million of us, asks Neal Peirce.
Canada Replaces Traffic Lights With Roundabouts
Canada tries out traffic roundabouts in an effort to reduce traffic in some of the country's busiest areas. Some cities are reluctant to replace traffic lights with roundabouts because of safety concerns.
Planning For Regional Transit Along The Front Range
Redevelopment plans for Denver's Union Station could create a hub for a regional transit system that connects the growing Rocky Mountain region.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
