Transportation

Critics decry the failure of the recent federal "white paper" on reducing congestion to include any discussion of railroads.

July 30, 2006 - Madison Capital Times

With daily ridership up 15% during the Bay Area's recent free transit experiment, some officials are calling for the policy to be made permanent.

July 28, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

How do we redesign cities to meet the needs of a changing world? Anupam Saraph poses questions for Mumbai's planners.

July 27, 2006 - The Indian Express

A recent opinion piece questions the wisdom of regional plans that promote public transit over accommodating more cars.

July 27, 2006 - The Globe and Mail

With a strong style and a common-sense approach, Gloria Jeff is taking on one of the world's most unenviable jobs: general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.

July 25, 2006 - The Metro Investment Report

"Spare the Air" is a program operated by the Bay Area's air district to encourage use of public transit on 'bad air' days. They funded 3 "free transit" days to accompany the warnings. Ridership increased greatly but funding is exhausted too soon.

July 24, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A popular and successful experiment to boost ridership on 26 Bay Area transit systems on designated "Spare the Air" days ends due to lack of funding, while some believe the plan may have been good for the local economy.

July 24, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Successful professional sports teams, the Super Bowl, and downtown growth are cited for their influence in the increase of ridership on the often maligned People Mover.

July 24, 2006 - Mike Lydon

July 24, 2006 - Sriram Khe

The U.S. has 30% of the world's motor vehicle fleet but accounts for almost half of the world's greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles. Small cars, not SUVs, are the greatest source. GM vehicles are responsible for 1/3 of these emissions.

July 23, 2006 - Los Angeles Times

Long in the planning and approval stage, a 40-story Cesar Pelli designed office and residential complex will be built adjacent to Boston's transportation hub -- South Station.

July 21, 2006 - The Boston Globe

Despite a price jump of 75% in gasoline per gallon since 2000, Americans bought 10% more in gas in the first half of 2006.

July 21, 2006 - Business Week Online

The planned $222.5 million transit hub will seamlessly link T.F. Green Airport with Providence and Boston by 2009.

July 20, 2006 - The Providence Journal

A recent commentary argues that surface-level boulevards may be bigger barriers to waterfront pedestrian access than the elevated freeways the replace.

July 19, 2006 - Reason Foundation

Neal Peirce comments on the role of private investment in mega-road projects.

July 18, 2006 - The Washington Post Writers Group

The city will gain new revenue from its attempt to stop employees from parking in front of downtown storefronts.

July 18, 2006 - New Mexico Business Weekly

Chicago area communities restore brick streets for aesthetics and traffic-calming.

July 18, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

Private investment in Amtrak is increasingly seen as part of the solution for the poorly performing national rail service.

July 18, 2006 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

While a London-style congestion charge is unpopular with voters, experts agree that a congestion pricing scheme for major arterial roads is the only way to solve the city's traffic problems.

July 17, 2006 - The Sydney Morning Herald

A new service will allow drivers to auction off information about when they will leave their parking spaces to other drivers looking for a spot to park.

July 17, 2006 - National Public Radio: Day to Day