Transportation
Stranded In The Wake Of Disaster
Over 200,000 people without cars in New Orleans had no way out of the city in Katrina's wake.
The Politics of Gridlock
It is time for a new consensus that is based on the realization that we will never get Americans out of their cars, writes Robert Atkinson.
Building America's Longest Underground Highways
As land becomes more scarce and traffic gets progressively worse, Southern California's transit planners begin to look seriously at underground highways.
Public Transit In L.A. Is For Other People, Not Natives
Traffic may be horrible in Los Angeles, but for many, it still beats the alternative of public transportation.
Rethinking the Future of the Federal Surface Transportation Program
Beyond fiscal year 2009, the future of the surface transportation program appears murky.
The Transit Field of Dreams: If You Operate It, Will They Come?
Many people think the magnitude of transit ridership is outside the control of public policy and decision-makers.
Mexico's Guaymas Port May Pick Up California's Slack
Officials in Mexico are looking to capitalize on delays at California ports to redirect work to Guaymas.
Metro Makeover: Montreal's Subway System
As Montreal's Metro pushes 40 years of age, a series of articles document the past and future changes.
Building Cities for Pedestrians
Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.
Rail Builds Better Economy
Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without.
Issaquah, WA, To Invest In A Streetcar
Community looking to streetcar to ease downtown gridlock, connect tourist attractions and encourage development.
Lack of Automobility Key to New Orleans Tragedy
The real cause of the tragedy in New Orleans was the lack of automobiles for evacuees, argues Randall O'Toole.
The War Over Hartsfield's International Terminal
Accusations and lawsuits between designers and airport officials may delay the redesign of Georgia's international airport terminal by years.
Solution To Delhi Traffic: 'flyover'
The city is building short ramps to let cars bypass busy intersections. Traffic has improved, but for how long?
King Of The Road, Scott Kozel, Profiled
Enthusiast Scott Kozel has amassed a staggering amount of information on highways in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C.
Suburbanites Under House Arrest Without Wheels
Suburbanites can't get anywhere without a car, so higher gas prices will lead to "collapse" of the suburbs.
Affluent Neighborhood Votes Against Bus Service
The newest development in the City of Pittsburgh doesn't want bus service, claiming it will turn their neighborhood into a park-and-ride and few residents will use it.
Hybrids In HOV Lanes May Make Pollution Worse
John Tierney cites "The Tragedy of the Commons," by Garrett Hardin, to show how giving hybrid cars HOV Lane rights will clog up the lanes, and result in a less efficient transportation system.
Small, Smart, Green: A Slow Driving Machine
Tourists in southern Spain can rent electric cars with an on-board computer that pulls up relevant information about tourist landmarks.
NY MTA's New $200 Million Security System
The system, to be built by Lockheed, would include motion detectors, closed-circuit camera and new intelligent video software.
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 Tustin
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
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
