Transportation
Better Transportation Requires More Than Congestion Pricing
The Reason Foundation's Sam Staley offers ideas for improving the way roads work, placing emphasis on improved tolling and mapping.
Why Biking Doesn't Mean Dying
This blog post from Grist looks at the often unjustifiable fear associated with biking. Author Alan Durning discusses injury rates and offers advice on how cyclists can pedal their way through cities without being killed.
Early Morning Commuters Take Toll On Suburban Roads
In suburban Minnesota, the number of people getting up early for pre-dawn commutes to the city is on the rise, and it's changing the way businesses operate and how towns handle the demand on their roads.
Chile's New Bus System Plagued By Troubles
A new public transit system in Santiago, Chile, is struggling to operate as planned, stretching commutes and stranding many riders after unexpected route changes. The system's inefficiency has prompted an investigation and apology from the president.
New York's Bike Measures Earn Award
New York City has been honored by the League of American Bicyclists for its citywide improvements in bike lanes, parking, and safety.
New York Suburbs Lure TOD For Revitalization
Officials in suburban New York towns are putting more effort into luring developers to build housing near their transit stations -- a revitalization method that has shown success around the country.
Toll Roads Struggle To Gain Political Consensus
Pressure is building to come to a decision about whether or not to toll roads in Massachusetts. But many politicians are opposed.
When's The Next Bus Coming? Ask Google
One Northern California man started a business to help his local transit agency get connected with Google Transit.
Big Cities Hop On The Bicycle Bandwagon
A growing number of American cities are taking steps to encourage cycling as an pollution-free and healthy transportation alternative.
More Lanes Mean More Emissions
As Seattle considers a plan to spend more than $17 billion on road and transit projects, the Sightline Institute looks at how the city's greenhouse-gas emissions would increase if a new land of highway is built.
Chicago Launches Pay-By-Phone Parking Meters
The new program allows motorist to add time to their parking meter by dialing a toll free number.
San Francisco Bay Area Ponders Gas Tax Hike
With concerns about global warming at an all time high, the region's policy makers think the time is right for a 10 cent gas fee.
Montreal Announces Bike Rental System
Following the example set by Paris and Lyon, Montreal plans to be the first city in North America to set up a large-scale "self-serve" public bicycle rental service.
Report Calls For 'Unbalanced' Trasnportation Planning
A recent report calling for less emphasis to be placed on cars than on other forms of transport has sparked a lively debate in Toronto.
Rail Project Takes Precedence In New Mexico Budget
A commuter rail project in Sante Fe is stressing New Mexico's state transportation budget, causing officials to announce delays on many road and highway projects. But many are upset that the rail plans will move ahead unhindered.
Digital Signs Inform New York Bus Riders
New York city has unveiled a pilot program that helps bus riders know when their bus is coming by employing GPS tracking devices and digital signs at some Manhattan bus stops.
Bike-Sharing System May Come To San Francisco
San Francisco is considering a plan to create a bike-sharing program, similar to the successful program recently instituted in Paris.
The Building's Green, But What About The Commute?
This article from Environmental Building News looks at the energy required to get workers from home to work -- often a use of energy that far surpasses that of the workplace itself.
Residents Call On City To Slow Traffic
Residents in San Jose, California, are calling on the city to do something about a recent increase in speeding on residential streets, but officials feel there is little that can be done.
Cutting Off The Short Cut
With a historic small town feel and a population that has embraced its compact walkability, the town of Rowayton, Connecticut, has passed a ban on large trucks crossing though the town as a short cut.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
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