Transportation
The Problems With Toll Roads
The Denver Post publishes an investigative series entitled "Truth Be Tolled", exposing errors in toll road forecasting, and suggesting that financial conflicts of interest may be responsible.
Streetcar System Moves More Than People
For less than the cost of a recent school levy, Tacoma, Washington, could have a brand new old-style streetcar system.
Highest Interstate Speed Limit In The U.S.
Speed limits on stretches of West Texas interstates have been increased to 80 mph.
Safest Cities For Driving
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, population 137,000, has been named by Allstate Insurance as the safest city for driving in the nation. Washington D.C. is rated the worst city for driving.
The Geographic Evolution of the U.S. Auto Industry
The U.S. automotive industry is one of the nation's oldest modern manufacturing sectors. Despite increasingly making its home in the south, 47% of the nation's motor vehicle employment still resides in three states: Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Where The Gas Gouging Buck Stops
Local gas station owners are hurt as much or more than consumers by high gas prices, as they lose business when gas companies force them to raise their prices.
L.A. Becoming More Bicycle-Friendly
Projects to make L.A. more bike friendly include expanding bike lanes and paths, and adding 800 bike racks to the more than 2,500 racks already in place across the city.
Digital Mapping Is Changing The Way We Drive
Tele Atlas NV, a Boston-based mapping company, is incorporating the latest technologies to change the way drivers navigate.
Will Planners Have The Guts To Extend L. A.'s Subway?
Los Angeles' leaders have an opportunity to show some courage and extend the "current brainless configuration" of the area's subway system.
Gas Expensive, So Subsidize Guzzlers?
GM responds to higher gas prices by offering those who purchase SUVs in California and Florida subsidies on their gas expenses.
Editorial Criticizes California Governor For Raiding Public Transit Fund
California's November transportation bond is $20 billion, with $4 billion for transit. Yet Gov. Schwarzenegger proposes to use a public transit account for the same amount, to help pay off the bond's debt payments.
Bangalore Monorail Approved
In addition to a new underground metro project, the city has given final approval to an above-ground monorail.
Segway Overshadowed By Early Hype, Finds Its Niche
The two-wheeled transporters are making inroads into everyday life - from fishing trips to weddings.
Do Economists Agree On Road Pricing?
A new academic journal article offers an interesting and highly detailed history of the concept of road pricing, and evaluates where economists have (and have not) reached consensus on the issue.
New 100 MPG Prius Shown Off To House Subcommittee
A team of Northern California promoters of "plug-in hybrids" demonstrated their technology to a House science team. While receiving bi-partisan endorsement, success may be in the hands of the auto industry.
Stockholm Traffic Congestion Tax Gaining In Popularity?
Stockholm's traffic congestion tax began in Jan. 2006 and appeared to be unpopular. According to a poll commissioned by the Greens and conducted in May 2006, the tax is more accepted now. A popular vote on the tax will decide its fate in Sept. 2006.
Top Five Road Rage Cities
Often thought to be more relaxed, sunshine state cities make three of top five for road rage.
California Misses Conservation Needs On Infrastructure Ballot Initiative
While praising California's long ethos of conservation, which separates it from most of the country, Sacramento Bee columnist Peter Schrag laments that conservation was not included in the $37 billion bond issue scheduled for the November ballot.
San Francisco Studies Effectiveness Of Congestion Pricing
While congestion pricing has proven effective in London, and now Stockholm, will it work in San Francisco? City Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, who also presides over the San Francisco Transportation Authority, suggests doing a study first.
New Bridge May Ease I-95 Congestion In D.C. Area
Soaring above the Potomac River, the new Woodrow Wilson Bridge will be completed on time and on budget, thanks to regional cooperation.
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
