Transportation
Minneapolis Bridge, And Thousands Others, Deemed 'Structurally Deficient'
The collapsed Interstate 35W bridge in Minneapolis was deemed 'structurally deficient' as early as 1990, as are 77,000 other bridges in the U.S.
Famed Danish Urbanist Jan Gehl Hired To Consult For New York City
Jan Gehl, the renowned Danish urban designer, is in New York City this week where, sources say, he has been hired as a consultant for Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Long-Term Planning and Sustainability initiative.
Idaho's Governor Proposes State Workers Stay Home And Telecommute
As roads become more congested, one congestion mitigation proposal would encourage state workers to telecommute.
San Francisco To Vote On Public Transit, Parking
The Board of Supervisors approved a ballot measure that would increase funding the city's maligned transit agency and head off another measure aimed at repealing the city's parking limits.
Seattle Puts Double-Decker Buses Into Service
Hoping to boost capacity without using additional road space, Seattle will become only the second city in the nation to put the London style buses into service.
The Subway Mayor (Sort Of)
Though New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has earned kudos by taking public transit to work, reporters for the New York Times note his commute -- which involves a 22 block ride in a chauffeured Chevy Suburban -- isn't your average subway ride.
Predicting Where The Traffic Will Flow
IBM announced the development of a new traffic prediction tool that could help cities maximize their existing infrastructure investments.
What To Consider When Planning Commuter Rail
Cities contemplating commuter rail systems should first look at the characteristics of other successful systems.
Congestion Pricing For Los Angeles: An Open Letter To Mayor Villaraigosa
Robert W. Poole of the Reason Foundation argues for HOT Lanes on Los Angeles freeways.
Americans: Don't Stop Me From Driving (Or Parking) My Car
Whether is a proposal for congestion pricing in 2007 or the advent of parking meters in the 1930s, Americans have a way of being hostile towards plans that interfere with their 'constitutional right' to free driving and parking.
Chicago Misses Out On Congestion Pricing Funding
Though officials proposed several promising schemes, a lack of quickly executable plans knocked the region from contention for federal funds.
Kansas City Behind In Light Rail
Even with a voter approved plan, the Kansas City metro region is only beginning to talk about light rail construction -- to its determent, argues one columnist.
NYC Transit Fares And Tolls May Rise In 2008
Even with a $1 billion surplus this year, mouting debt payments for MTA may force an increase in the $2 bus and subway fare next year to keep the budget in the black.
Massachusetts May File Criminal Charges in Big Dig collapse
Such a move would set a new legal precedent and might encourage other prosecutors to bring similar charges in structural failures.
Flashing Yellow Arrows: Bad Traffic Engineering?
A technologist who focuses on pointing out problems with poorly designed computer software and websites takes aim at a confusing flashing yellow arrow at an intersection.
Toll Schemes Cash In On Congestion
California is full of various plans to solve congestion with toll roads and congestion pricing. But Bill Fulton suggests that none of the plans is radical enough to make a real difference.
Paris: Nice To People, Not Nice To Cars
An observer comments on the French capital's success at making alternate modes of transportation easier and accessible.
Free Public Transit Now!
It's time to remove the fare box and watch how fare-free transit can transform society, writes Dave Olsen.
Automated Parking Garages Making Inroads In U.S.
With space at a premium in a growing number of U.S. cities, developers are starting to include automated garages in their parking plans.
Is It Time For Transit In The Boise Valley?
The Treasure Valley metro area, centered around Boise, Idaho, is the latest region to explore the ideal of rail transit, with officials looking to Salt Lake City as a model.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
