Transportation

A New Generation Of Super Small Cars

While Detroit is still obsessed with gas guzzlers, Japanese automakers are bringing out a new line of subcompact cars.

February 15, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

The Futility of Hybrid Cars

Hybrid cars are just an expensive symbol, not a true solution to our energy problems, argues David Leonhardt.

February 14, 2006 - The New York Times

Time To Ban Car Advertising

A radical proposal from San Francisco: if you want to end automobile dependence, stop fetishizing the automobile. Disallowing its advertisement would be a start.

February 13, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Light-Rail Efforts Continue In Seattle

The monorail might not be complete by 2009, but an impressive light-rail line could be.

February 13, 2006 - Seattle Weekly

Transit Villages Planned In The Bay Area

Planners envision transit villages in the Bay Area connected by trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.

February 12, 2006 - The Contra Costa Times

Oil Addiction: Readers Respond To Bush - Part 2

Readers respond to President Bush's statement that the nation is addicted to oil.

February 10, 2006 - Wisconsin State Journal

Time For Rail In New England

The region's transportation network is beginning to buckle under the strain of auto-dependence, write Neal Peirce and Curtis Johnson.

February 10, 2006 - New England Futures

Oil Addiction: Readers Respond To Bush - Part 1

Readers respond to President Bush's statement that the nation is addicted to oil.

February 9, 2006 - The Oregonian

Virginia Governor Crusades For Transportation Tax Dollars

Many in Virginia believe that more funding is needed for transportation, although some, including members of the Virginia General Assembly, don't want to raise taxes.

February 9, 2006 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Bringing Light Rail To Greater Cincinnati

Planners and transit advocates consider rail to alleviate traffic congestion and promote development in Greater Cincinnati.

February 8, 2006 - The Cincinnati Post

Smart Growth And Parking

This report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) explores approaches for integrating parking with smart growth goals.

February 8, 2006 - US Environmental Protection Agency

A Transit Village for New Jersey's Meadowlands

New Jersey is making a billion dollar investment in hopes a new city will spring up from the marshes and industrial sites of the Meadowlands.

February 8, 2006 - The New York Times

Can Detroit Continue Its Momentum?

The challenges are great, but city officials and business leaders are hopeful that Detroit will build upon its successful Superbowl weekend.

February 8, 2006 - The Detroit News

An Epic Journey In Los Angeles...By Public Transit

Dan Turner narrates his personal experiences as he takes on the challenge of traveling to Los Angeles International Airport using only public transportation

February 6, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Ray Bradbury: 'Monorail Is Our Future'

Author Ray Bradbury of "Fahrenheit 451" fame predicts that in the next five years Los Angeles' freeways will freeze and explains why he believes monorail is the answer to the region's transportation needs.

February 6, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Looking For Modern Transit

Rapid transit is at the center of Grand Rapids' new development plan.

February 5, 2006 - Michigan Land Use Institute

China's Motor City

The son of Hitler's architect has been hired to design the 300,000-person 'Detroit of the East' in Changchun.

February 4, 2006 - Spiegel Online

Regionalizing Air Travel In Southern Califronia

Facing a doubling of passengers at the aging and space-constrained LAX, new Mayor Villaraigosa outlines plans to focus international flights at LAX, and push domestic flights to other regional airports.

February 2, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

Melbourne Kicks Cars Out Of City Center

Elements of a new city council plan include an overall reduction in speed limit, a more streamlined tram system, and general opposition to increased road access for cars in the central business district.

February 2, 2006 - The Age

Irvine Revives Light Rail Plan

A new rail plan proposes to bring mass transit to Orange County.

February 1, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.